97. Mrs. Butlerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how many local authorities have made representations to him with regard to the need for a local service of monitoring of radioactive contamination of food, air, or water; and what has been his reply.
§ Mr. H. BrookeI have received inquiries from seventeen local authorities in England and Wales about the need for local monitoring services. I would refer the hon. Member to my Answer to her Question on 23rd March as to the replies which I have sent.