§ Mr. Gareth WardellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to compel the water companies to add fragrances to sewage sludge disposed of on land.
§ Mr. BaldryThe Government have no plans to do so. A code of practice for agricultural use of sewage sludge was published in 1989 which contains guidance on effective odour control. Generally adequate treatment of the sludge or incorporation into the soil reduces any odour problems.