§ 37. Mr. Maxwellasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government why he refused to call in the recent application by the Tunnel Portland Cement Company to expand their works at Pitstone, Buckinghamshire; whether he is aware of the serious nuisance to local residents caused by these works; and whether he intends that there should be a limit fixed to the expansion of these works.
§ Mr. MacCollMy right hon. Friend was satisfied that Buckingham County Council were handling this case with the necessary care and had no reason to take it out of their hands.
New equipment for dust arrestment should, when fitted, substantially reduce the nuisance. Any proposal for further expansion will be considered in the light of the circumstances then prevailing.