HC Deb 11 December 1974 vol 883 c160W
Mr. Townsend

asked the Secretary of State responsible for sport and recrea-current responsibilities of the Minister of State responsible for sport and recreation; and if he proposes to allocate additional responsibilities to him in the new year.

Mr. Crosland

The Minister of State for Sport and Recreation—Mr. Denis responsible for sport and recreation—my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Small Heath (Mr. Howell)—in addition to the responsibilities described by his title, deals also with pollution policy and has day-to-day responsibilities for water and sewerage, including waterways, minerals, and countryside matters. I have no plans at present to allocate additional responsibilities.