HC Deb 02 December 1937 vol 329 cc2234-5
45. Mr. David Adams

asked the Prime Minister whether he intends to provide facilities for the further consideration of the Public Health (Coal Mines Refuse) Bill?

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain)

I am afraid that I can hold out no hope of facilities for this Bill.

Mr. Adams

Is the Prime Minister aware that in the districts concerned this is looked on as a very urgent matter, and, further, that at a conference upon atmospheric pollution, held this week under the auspices of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, attended by representatives from all parts of the country a resolution was unanimously passed calling for legislation on the lines of this Bill?

The Prime Minister

That may be so.

Mr. G. Griffiths

Does the Prime Minister not know the danger of the burning slag-heaps, so far as air raids are concerned?