HC Deb 10 May 1962 vol 659 cc609-10
3. Mr. Sydney Irving

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will receive a deputation from the Thames-side Joint Committee for the Abatement of Atmospheric Pollution to discuss the question of the cement dust nuisance on Thames-side.

The Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs (Dr. Charles Hill)

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Irving

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this reply will be very welcome in North-West Kent, where there is a very strong feeling that firmer action should be taken in regard to this menace?

Dr. Hill

I share the hon. Gentleman's apprehensions about this, and I hope we can do something about it.