42. Mr. E. P. Smithasked the Minister of Health whether he can now give any assurance that in the post-war house building campaign efficiently designed smoke reducing grates will be compulsory in all cases where coal burning fires are specified.
§ Mr. WillinkAdvice on this matter has been given to local authorities in the Housing Manual recently issued.
Mr. SmithDoes not my right hon. and learned Friend realise that he will be presented with a golden opportunity after the war of doing something to abate the smoke nuisance?
§ Mr. WillinkI am afraid that my hon. Friend is exaggerating the character of the opportunity. Smoke reducing grates at a reasonable price to ensure this most desirable result are by no means an easy problem.