§ 89. Mr. Kirbyasked the Minister of Health whether, in relation to replies he gave to the hon. Member for Everton in this House on 18th November, 1936, and 21st June, 1937, he will state what steps are being taken by the Corporation of Liverpool to reduce and overcome the smoke nuisance in Liverpool, particularly in the central and northern areas where it is a menace to property and health; and whether the London Midland and Scottish Railway Company have yet reported upon, or in any way co-operated with the corporation, in an effort to overcome the smoke nuisance due to rail traffic in the central area?
§ Mr. BernaysI am informed that the nuisance from manufacturing smoke in Liverpool has been considerably mitigated by the activities of the special smoke staff of the corporation. As regards the second part of the question, I am informed that a conference is taking place to-day in Liverpool between representatives of the corporation and of the railway company, on data which have now been collected.
§ Mr. BernaysI could not say without notice.
§ Mr. LoganIs the hon. Gentleman aware that there are more smuts in the Merseyside area than anywhere else, and will he take steps to abate the nuisance?
§ Mr. BernaysI will do what I can if the hon. Gentleman will tell me how.