§ 32. Mr. Braineasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what steps he is taking to prevent air pollution by waste gases from Thames-side oil refineries.
§ Mr. SandysThe refineries are visited regularly by alkali inspectors, whose duty it is to secure that the best practicable means are employed to prevent the discharge of noxious or offensive gases.
§ Mr. BraineIs my right hon. Friend aware that, in the meantime, my constituents have to bear this nuisance? Can he say whether expert advice has been secured from other countries and whether the Beaver Committee has been giving any attention to this problem?
§ Mr. SandysIn regard to the last part of the supplementary question, I can say that this problem has been very carefully considered by the Beaver Committee. I received their report the other day and, while I do not want to comment upon it in advance of publication, I can say that it does include conclusions bearing directly on this particular point.