§ Dr. CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on sewage bacteria contamination from the Drax power station and its impact on surrounding areas and give details of any action to be taken by his Department.
Mr. PattenLow river levels have caused abnormal amounts of silt to enter the cooling system at Drax and to be emitted from it. Her Majesty's inspectorate of550W pollution, in conjunction with other agencies, is investigating the position urgently. They will take whatever action may be needed to protect the public, if a health hazard is found to exist.