HC Deb 01 February 1966 vol 723 cc869-70
17. Mr. Rowland

asked the Minister of Power if he will give a general direction to the West Midlands Gas Board to eliminate the disagreeable smells from their Lurgi gas-making plants; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Frederick Lee

No. Sir.

Mr. Rowland

Is my right hon. Friend aware that all responsible authorities in the area are completely fed up with the West Midlands Gas Board in this matter? Is he sure that everything possible is being done, and could he give some indication of how long this process and accompanying smell will be used by the West Midlands Gas Board?

Mr. Lee

All possible steps have been taken. I understand that if statutory obligations arise in the matter the relevant provisions would be those of the Alkali &c. Works Regulation Act, 1906, which is the concern of my right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing and Local Government.