HC Deb 18 November 1958 vol 595 cc129-30W
84. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what progress has been made in the extension of smokeless zones, in view of the ample production of authorised fuel within the meaning of the Clean Air Act, 1956.

Mr. Bevins

At the end of last week my right hon. Friend had confirmed 52 Smoke Control Orders in England and Wales. Thirty-three of them will be in operation by the beginning of 1959 and the remainder during that year. A further 35 Orders have been submitted to my right hon. Friend for confirmation and at least another 115 are in preparation.