asked the Minister for Lands is he will outline in detail the steps which his Department has taken to tackle the ever increasing problem of pollution; if he proposes to put before the House in the present session, any legislation to tackle this problem; and if he will make a full statement on this matter.
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As the Deputy is no doubt aware, pollution can take many forms and a number of State agencies have responsibility for dealing with different aspects of it. If the Deputy has some particular aspect of pollution in mind and furnishes particulars, I shall see to what extent my Department may be involved.
Proposals dealing with legislation aimed at the conservation of the natural environment generally are at present under consideration in my Department.