§ Major Markhamasked the Minister of Health if he will consider issuing orders to the police to take steps to check unnecessary smoke pollution, in line with pre-war practices.
§ Mr. WillinkThe enforcement of the law against smoke nuisances under the Public Health Act, 1936, is for the local authorities and I am not empowered to issue orders on the matter. There is, however, no restriction on the institution of proceedings under the statutory provisions in appropriate cases.