70. Mr. DAVID ADAMSasked the Minister of Health whether, in the forth coming new Health Bill, he proposes to make obligatory upon all local authorities concerned the duty of removing the menace to health of burning pit heaps?
§ Sir K. WOODNo, Sir. Action of this kind would be outside the scope of a Consolidation Bill.
Mr. ADAMSMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman what methods the local authorities have in order to deal with this perennial and admitted menace to health and comfort?
§ Sir K. WOODThat is another question.
§ Mr. TINKERHas the right hon. Gentleman no intention to do anything to help to remedy this nuisance?
§ Sir K. WOODThe hon. Member must not assume that. The matter has been dealt with and debated in the House on several occasions.