§ Dr. CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will order an immediate investigation by his Department into the effects on health of sewage bacteria contamination from the Drax power station.
§ Mr. FreemanThorough investigations are already being undertaken by the appropriate health and local authorities in conjunction with the public health laboratory service. The evidence so far indicates that the potential risk to public health is extremely small. No consequent illness has been reported. Investigations are continuing and I have asked to be kept informed.