§ 46. Mr. Bossomasked the Minister of Transport whether he will institute Government research into methods of limiting fumes both from diesel and petrol-driven vehicles, in conjunction with what is being done by engine manufacturers.
§ Mr. T. FraserIn common with other European countries, we are in close touch with developments in the United States where there are serious problems of air pollution, notably in parts of California. I do not consider that a special programme of Government research on this subject would be appropriate here at present, but the situation will be kept under careful review.
§ 47. Mr. Bossomasked the Minister of Transport what action the Government proposes to take on the recommendations made by the Wilson Committee on checking the excessive noise made by all types of motor vehicles.
§ Mr. T. FraserI propose to give effect to the recommendations by means of Regulations which will take into account comments received from the interested organisations.
§ 60. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Transport if he will give special consideration to further measures for the elimination of exhaust fumes from heavy vehicles.
§ Mr. T. FraserIf the diesel engine of a vehicle is correctly adjusted and maintained, there is no reason why it should produce excessive fumes or smoke. To induce vehicle operators to take further measures to stop this nuisance, I propose to continue the roadside smoke checks, under which defective vehicles have to be put right and can be taken off the road at once.