HC Deb 03 May 1960 vol 622 cc53-4W
1. Mr. Russell

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland approximately what proportion of local authorities in Scotland still dispose of their household and trade refuse by tipping or other means without first recovering any metal, glass, paper, or textiles from it.

Mr. Galbraith

This information is not available, but the financial returns of most local authorities show receipts from the sale of salvaged refuse.

ing over£100,000 which were started in the year ended 31st March, 1960, with the present estimated completion date and total cost of each.

Mr. Maclay

The following is a list of the schemes referred to:

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