§ Mr. Naylorasked the Minister of Health whether he has any statement to make 1219W on the arrangements made by local authorities for the salvage of waste products, especially in regard to packing materials, corrugated and fibre-board containers, cardboard boxes and cartons, stiff paper wrappings and metal containers generally; and whether he will take steps, by the issue of definite directions, to secure regular and systematic collection of this material by the responsible local authorities?
Mr. David Adamsasked the Minister of Health whether, with a view to the better conservation of the resources of the nation during the war, he will take steps to make obligatory upon all local authorities the collection, salvaging, and proper disposal of all refuse in their respective areas?
§ Mr. ElliotAll local authorities have received a circular and memorandum pointing out the importance of salving the waste products referred to. Further, many conferences with local authorities have been held throughout the country under the auspices of the Ministry of Supply. As there has already been a substantial response to this appeal and I am informed by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply that most of the larger authorities now have salvage1220W schemes in operation or in course of preparation, I should prefer to review the matter again shortly in the light of experience of the effect of the measures already taken.