HC Deb 16 December 1957 vol 580 c20W
Mr. Mayhew

asked the Minister of Supply if he is aware of the nuisance caused to residents in Woolwich by the burning of stocks of cordite in the Royal Arsenal; and what action he proposes to take.

Mr. Aubrey Jones

The programme of work, from which the burning of ammunition fillings is inseparable, employs a large number of workers and I am reluctant to terminate it prematurely. Every effort is made to minimise inconvenience to local residents.