§ 94. Mr. P. Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what powers under his regulations the Senior Alkali Inspector has to prevent air pollution by electricity power stations.
§ Mr. H. BrookeNone at present. The question whether further classes of works, including power stations, should be brought within the scope of the Alkali Act has been the subject of a recent public inquiry, and I will reach a decision in due course. When my noble Friend the Minister of Power gives his consent to the construction of a new power station or the extension of an existing one, he normally requires the use of the most efficient methods reasonably practicable for the elimination of smoke and grit.