HC Deb 04 November 1948 vol 457 c94W
Commander Noble

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the smoke nuisance in Chelsea due to river traffic; and what steps he is taking to have this kept to a minimum.

Mr. Bevan

In May the Port Health Authority drew the attention of the owners of tugs operating in the Port to the increasing nuisance from smoke, warning them that proceedings would have to he taken unless there was an immediate improvement. Arrangements are being made for all cases of black smoke emission to be investigated, and in one instance the issue of a statutory notice has been authorised by the Authority.