§ Major Markhamasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether, as a step towards securing the effective suppression of atmospheric pollution and efficient utilisation of coal, he will consider, with the other Ministers concerned, the possibility of requiring that all coal fires and other coal-burning appliances which may be installed in new houses built with subsidy aid, should produce less than 1 per cent. by weight of smoke when burning normal house coals.
§ Mr. T. SmithIt is the policy of the Government that every practicable step shall be taken in connection with the post-war housing programme to ensure that atmospheric pollution shall be reduced to a minimum and that coal should be burnt more efficiently. I am afraid that the suggestion made by the hon. and gallant Member is not immediately practicable, but this and other suggestions for promoting smoke abatement will be borne in mind by the various Departments concerned.