HC Deb 12 February 1929 vol 225 c206
55. Major CARVER

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the inconvenience that is still being caused to the surrounding villages by the continued emission of dust from the Melton cement works, East Yorkshire; and what action he has taken, and is prepared to take, in the matter?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Sir Kingsley Wood)

The district alkali inspector has given constant attention to this matter for some months. He reports that the company are continuing their efforts to find a satisfactory solution of the trouble, and that extensive experiments are in progress; and I understand that the company now propose to erect a high chimney.

Major CARVER

Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that the amenities of five villages are affected by this nuisance of the emission of dust and will he ask the company to instal the new process which entirely eliminates the distribution of cement dust?

Sir K. WOOD

I know there are many and considerable complaints concerning this matter, and I will see what further can be done to abate the nuisance.