§ Sir G. Jeffreysasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings whether, in connection with Lord Reith's scrap-iron collection campaign, steps can be taken to clear immediately dumps which have existed untouched for many months, since otherwise the public will not be encouraged to make the necessary increased efforts; and whether, if particulars are given him, he will inquire into cases of dumps which have remained uncleared for long periods?
§ Mr. HicksArrangements are being made to clear all existing public dumps in the counties of Essex, Wiltshire and Cumberland, starting to-morrow, and to follow on in all other counties without delay. The county programmes will be given wide publicity and we shall be glad to receive information as to dumps in the counties affected. It will take at least six months to deal with the whole country.