according to the Progressive Labour Party.

PLP Senator Trevor Woolridge wants the Corporation of Hamilton to daily remove the offending matter in the interests of hygiene and Bermuda's tourism industry.

Sen. Woolridge said yesterday that many people considered horse droppings to be a "serious'' problem.

In a plea to Transport Minister the Hon. Ralph Marshall, he asked: "What steps will Government take to correct this unacceptable situation which affects the lives of residents and visitors alike? "When this matter has been raised in the past, Senator Wendell Hollis and the Minister asked why this matter should be given priority, but the answer to a real community servant should be obvious.

"The Progressive Labour Party believes the health and hygiene of the community must always be given the highest priority.

"Furthermore, tourism is our number one industry and anything that adversely effects tourism should be a concern of all Bermudians, and particularly to those elected or appointed to serve Bermuda.'' The PLP recognised the importance to Bermuda's tradition of having horse and buggy operations, he said.

But he added: "However, considerable discomfort is caused to pedestrians and now vehicular traffic by the horse droppings. In the interests of all concerned, I once again, as I did on June 17, 1992 in the Senate, urge Government to address this problem.'' Government, the Corporation of Hamilton and horse and buggy owners should meet to forge a long-term solution to the problem.

"In the interim, the Corporation of Hamilton should take responsibility for the daily removal of horse droppings in our view,'' he said.

"During these recessionary times when we are being asked to do all we can to encourage visitors to come to Bermuda because it is a quality destination, it is the collective responsibility of all residents of Bermuda to do their part to `Keep Bermuda Beautiful' and that certainly includes Senator Hollis and the Government.'' Sen. Trevor Woolridge.