HC Deb 15 May 1978 vol 950 cc14-5W
Dr. Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment to what extent the charges for emptying cesspools at present levied by some local authorities are related to the sewerage and environmental service; and if such local authorities are entitled to reimbursement for such services and on what basis.

Mr. Marks

No information is available on the varying practices of the local authorities in charging for emptying cesspools. There is no provision for reimbursement of local authorities who perform this service; they may make such charges as they think fit.