HC Deb 18 June 1942 vol 380 cc1683-4
66. Mr. David Adams

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings whether any postwar reconstruction section of the Ministry is dealing with problems of heating and ventilation and also as to the causes and effects of atmospheric pollution?

The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to Ministry of Works and Buildings (Mr. Hicks)

Yes, Sir. At the invitation of the Ministry of Works and Buildings, the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research has undertaken a preliminary inquiry into the heating and ventilation of post-war buildings, in which regard has been paid to the causes and effects of atmospheric pollution. That Department is now setting up at the request of my noble Friend a full Committee of experts to make definitive report, and all important interests affected will be included in the investigations.

Mr. Adams

Is the report likely to be issued at an early date?

Mr. Hicks

The report itself is being drawn up, and they have been studying it now for over seven months. The Committee is now putting it into its final shape, but I could not say how soon it will be ready.