HC Deb 19 December 1973 vol 866 cc311-2W
33. Mrs. Joyce Butler

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will investigate the present procedures for the examination of possible aftereffects on the water supply of the disposal of new chemicals used in industry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

A revised report on the "Analysis of Raw, Potable and Waste Waters" was published last year by Her Majesty's Stationery Office. River authorities, water undertakers and local authorities have complementary responsibilities for measures to ensure the wholesomeness of water and the situation generally is kept under review by my Department's Standing Committee on Water Quality.