§ 62. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Health, as representing the Minister for Science, what progress has been made in his inquiry into the effect of fumes and exhaust from diesel-driven vehicles; and to what extent he has consulted the Minister of Transport in respect of the need to reduce this nuisance and danger to health.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithThe Medical Research Council is actively engaged in research into the effect of diesel fumes on health. These investigations have so far demonstrated no immediate or longterm deleterious effects from this source. My right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport is in consultation with the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research on the measurement and mitigation of this nuisance.