HC Deb 23 July 1957 vol 574 cc204-5
27. Mr. McInnes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of county councils which have introduced byelaws under Section 300 of the Local Government (Scotland)Act, 1947, to deal with prohibition of litter in public places.

Mr. J. N. Browne

Thirteen.

Mr. McInnes

In view of the fact that only thirteen counties out of thirty-three have adopted anti-litter byelaws under the Local Government (Scotland)Act, will not the Joint Parliamentary Secretary encourage the remaining twenty to do so in order to improve local conditions?

Mr. Browne

I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his Question and for his supplementary question. Last year the number increased from ten to thirteen, and I hope that his Question will be given sufficient publicity to stimulate action among the remaining counties.

Mr. McInnes

I want the Secretary of State to take action by impressing on the local authorities the desirability of introducing byelaws under Section 300 of the Act.

Mr. Browne

I will bring that request to the notice of my right hon. Friend.