HC Deb 16 December 1952 vol 509 cc170-1W
108. Mr. Wilson

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will make inquiries into the nuisance caused to inhabitants of Prescot, Lancashire, by excessive smoke and noxious fumes unnecessarily caused by local factories; and whether he is satisfied that the Prescot Urban District Council which has protested against these nuisances has the necessary powers to deal with the interests involved.

Mr. H. Macmillan

I understand that the local authority are taking steps to secure improvement. They have the necessary powers.