§ Mr. LORIMERasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that public opinoin is ready and eager to strengthen the Public Health Act of 1875 regarding smoke abatement; that many of the largest towns in the country have given up attempts to prevent atmospheric pollution under the Public Health Act and have applied to Parliament for special powers; and is he ready to grant the special powers asked for?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYThe Government hope to introduce a Bill dealing with this subject at an early date.