HC Deb 09 April 1954 vol 526 cc84-5W
Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will request the committee on Air pollution under the chairmanship of Sir Hugh Beaver to inquire especially into the possible risks to health of local residents from the emission of sulphur gases from the chimneys of large generating stations.

Mr. H. Macmillan

I understand that the Committee are already examining the various problems associated with air pollution by sulphur compounds, and that they are in close touch with the Medical Research Council in regard to the effects on health