HC Deb 16 July 1957 vol 573 c111W
95. Mr. P. Noel-Baker

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many authorities are unable to obtain qualified persons to carry out the functions of air pollution officers.

Mr. H. Brooke

There is a shortage of public health inspectors, who normally undertake air pollution duties, but I understand that there was a marked rise in recruitment last year. I regret that I cannot say how many authorities have vacancies unfilled at the present time.