§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will request Dr. Valentin's working party on unpleasant odours either to expedite their report or produce an interim report.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsThe working party will report as soon as practicable. No report, however, will be of value unless it is based upon a thorough examination of the problem.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to control unpleasant and unhealthy odours; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsNo. There are already powers in the Public Health Act, 1936, for local authorities to deal with offensive odours which are prejudicial to health or a nuisance.