§ Mr. Simeonsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he intends to take to advise housewives of the best method of avoiding pollution when disposing of unwanted poisons.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerI have no evidence that housewives need specific advice from me on this matter. Small quantities of many poisons used in the household, including those in medicinal use, can safely be flushed down a W.C. in cases where they will be diluted to infinitesimal concentrations in the sewage effluent of the district. Housewives wanting advice on particular problems of disposal can, of course, consult the public health inspector of their local authority.