§ 51. Mr. Draysonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will introduce regulations to permit local authorities to suspend the operation of smokeless zone orders in those areas where there is an inadequate supply of smokeless fuel; and if he will undertake to withhold confirmation from new orders until he is satisfied that an adequate supply of smokeless fuel will be available at a cost which those on small incomes and on retirement pensions can afford.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonSection 11 of the Clean Air Act, 1956 empowers my right hon. Friend to suspend a smoke control order after consultation with the local authority. Before confirming an order, he requires the authority to ascertain that there will be sufficient local supplies of smokeless fuel. In cases of proved hardship due to cost, the Supplementary Benefits Commission is ready to help.