§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what research his Department has commissioned on the relationship between waterlogged soils and variations in the infant mortality rate; what discussions he has had with the National Rivers Authority on this matter; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Maclean[holding answer 5 November 1992]: The Department has not commissioned any research on this subject. I understand that the National Rivers Authority has received a copy of a report on the matter by two scientists and is investigating further.