§ Mr. H. Fraserasked the Lord President of the Council whether, in view of the disputes current between many local authorities and the Electricity Commissioners, as to the harmful effect of unwashed sulphur smoke on areas near power stations and as to the best method of its abatement, he will instruct the Committee of Industrial and Scientific Research to investigate and report.
§ Mr. H. MorrisonMeasurements of sulphur pollution in the air are being made by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research in many parts of the country, including areas near power stations, and some information is already available on the effect of sulphur on buildings and vegetation. The Department is already trying to find methods of removal of sulphur from the flue gases of power stations which would be less costly and troublesome than those at present in use. The problem is not an easy one and a quick remedy cannot be expected.