§ Mr. HERRIOTTSasked the Minister of Health if he has had Reports from his inspectors during a period of three years with regard to the menace to the health of the residents at Haverton-Hill-on-Tees caused by the emission of grit and soot from the Synthetic Ammonia and Nitrates Company's works at Billingham; and whether, in view of the repeated assurances given by the company to take measures in the matter, what action he intends to take to protect immediately the health of these residents?
§ Mr. GREENWOODThe matter was first brought to the notice of my Department 14 months ago. The reports I have received do not indicate that any danger to health is being caused, and I am assured that the company are making earnest endeavours to deal with the problem in a satisfactory manner.