§ 16. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is yet in a position to make a statement on the working of the Clean Air Act in the control area where it has been operated by the local authority, indicating its effect on the health of the people in that area.
§ Mr. MaclayAs the Edinburgh Sight-hill Smoke Control Area Order came into operation only on 1st January this year, it is still too early to assess its effect on health. I understand that the order is operating satisfactorily and that there is already a noticeable improvement in air conditions in the area.
§ Mr. HughesDoes the Secretary of State remember that before that Bill was passed I drew his attention to the fragrant chemical fumes in the Bannermill area of Aberdeen? Will the right hon. Gentleman say what he is doing in order to clarify and purify the air there?
§ Mr. MaclayThe pollution to which the hon. and learned Gentleman refers is a matter which may be controlled under the provisions of a different Act from the one we are discussing in reply to his original Question. If the hon. and learned Gentleman will put another Question on the Order Paper, I will deal with it.