§ Mr. Woolmerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment on what date he is meeting the chairman of the Yorkshire water authority in order to examine the impact of the Water Act 1973 on wool scourers with regard to trade effluents; and when he expects to make a statement on the matter.
§ Mr. FoxI met the chairman on 8 November to discuss further the problems of the wool scourers. I will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible about the outcome.