§ 30. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many local authorities in Scotland have now made orders declaring smoke control areas; and how many have still to be confirmed by him.
§ Mr. MaclayFour local authorities—Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and the Burgh of Dumbarton—have each made one smoke control area order. The Dumbarton order has still to be confirmed.
§ Mr. RankinDo not those figures indicate that, while there is admittedly a sluggardly attitude among the local authorities, there is an even more sluggardly attitude on the part of the Secretary of State for Scotland? From these two similarities, when does he propose to develop some speed?
§ Mr. MaclayPersonal abuse never reduces smoke abatement.