§ Mr. James Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to encourage public works managements to reduce the emission of pollutants; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellMost processes involving emissions to the air must be registered under the Alkali Acts, and I keep under continuous review the best practicable means of controlling such emissions.
§ Mr. James Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he now proposes to take in 1971–72 to reduce the pollution of streams and rivers.
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§ Mr. Gordon CampbellIt is the duty of river purification authorities to promote the cleanliness of the river in their areas, but these authorities must depend largely on action by local authorities, industries and others to improve the quality of the effluents they discharge into the rivers. I am authorising more investment in 1971–72 by local authorities in sewerage and sewage treatment works.