§ 37. Sir Irving Alberyasked the Minister of Health if he has considered the representations from local authorities on Thamesside, in Kent, concerning an increase in the nuisance caused by cement dust; and if he will state the result of any inquiries which he has made.
§ Mr. WillinkYes, Sir. Conditions are kept under review. Cement is essential for war purposes, but every effort is being made in consultation with the manufacturers to minimise cause for complaint.
§ Sir I. AlberyDo I understand that the right hon. and learned Gentleman has assured himself that the usual means taken to abate this nuisance are still active?
§ Mr. WillinkPerhaps my hon. Friend will bring any special case to my notice.
Mrs. AdamsonIs the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that I have been raising this matter with his Department for the past five years and that my constituents are getting very tired of the present state of things? Has he considered the medical evidence I have submitted to his Department about the harmful effects on the health of the people in my locality?
§ Mr. WillinkThe hon. Lady will hardly expect me, in reply to a supplementary question, to deal with matters that have taken place in my Department during the past five years.