HC Deb 25 June 1940 vol 362 c295
34. Mr. Cary

asked the Minister of Supply whether he will now introduce legislation to make it compulsory for local authorities to collect household refuse in such a way as to secure the conservation of the useful material it contains?

Mr. Harold Macmillan

My right hon. Friend has decided to apply the principle of compulsion to the collection by local authorities of certain materials most urgently required. The form of the directions to be given under the Defence Regulations is under consideration, and my right hon. Friend hopes to issue them almost immediately.

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