HC Deb 29 May 1930 vol 239 cc1464-5
67. Captain PETER MACDONALD

asked the Minister of Health in how many cases local authorities have made by-laws under the Smoke Abatement Act, 1926; and whether he has in any case exercised his compulsory powers respecting the making of by-laws?

Miss LAWRENCE

By-laws under Section 2 of the Act of 1926 have been made by 112 local authorities. My right hon. Friend has not thought it necessary in any case to exercise the power of requiring these by-laws to be made.

Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLE

Has the hon. Lady considered the fact that by-laws have been made on this question in America and other countries with great advantage?