Mr. R. C. Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement about the increase in the amount of raw sewage being pumped into Southampton Water.
§ Mr. Denis HowellI understand from Southern Water Authority that a small new sewerage outfall, serving a population of about 10,000 and discharging to Southampton Water came into operation about six months ago. And this improves the overall position, since it replaces the worn out sewage plant which was causing heavy pollution in the nearby Ashlett Creek. The installation of the new plant brought about a blockage in macerators due to the disturbance of material which had accumulated over many years, but this is now clearing.