§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made during this year in Scotland with the clean air programme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaclayOf three smoke control area orders made by local authorities in 1958, two have been confirmed by me and the third is under consideration. I have given preliminary approval to proposals by three other local authorities. Interest in clean air among local authorities and the public is increasing and I hope that much more rapid progress will be made in 1959.
316W On 25th November I laid before Parliament the Clean Air Act, 1956 (Appointed Day No. 2) (Scotland) Order, 1958, which will bring into operation in Scotland on 31st December all those provisions of the Clean Air Act which are not yet in force.
The Clean Air Council in Scotland has met three times during the year.