HC Deb 17 December 1969 vol 793 cc344-5W
Dr. Bennett

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what are the present minimum requirements of his Department with regard to the treatment of sewage in connection with schemes involving the disposal of such sewage into the sea; and whether, in that connection, he has considered the Report of the Committee on Marine Technology insofar as it deals with the hazards of discharging sewage and chemical waste into coastal waters.

Mr. Denis Howell

As regards the first part of the Question, there is no rigid minimum requirement but my right hon. Friend ordinarily expects provision to be made in new sea outfall schemes for the screening, maceration or comminution of the sewage. The answer to the second part of the Question is "Yes".