§ Mr. Staintonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a statement on his recommendation for the immediate future anti-pollution requirements and safeguards on the River Stour.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsMy right hon. Friend proposes to bring in legislation to require precautions to be taken to prevent accidents in order to give further protection to sources of water supply whether above or below ground; to increase sharply the maximum fines for pollution offences; to control comprehensively the discharge of trade effluents to sewers; to bring mine waters under control; to publish information about discharges; to control all discharges to estuaries and the sea; and to prevent pollution from boats. The relevant proposals will affect the Stour in common with all other English rivers.