HC Deb 29 January 1963 vol 670 c177W
Dr. A. Thompson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) whether he is satisfied with existing plans to reduce air pollution in the Forth-Clyde Valley; and if he will make a statement;

(2) what plans he is making to reduce the incidence and effects of smog in Scotland for the winter of 1963–64.

Mr. Noble

The best hope of reducing the intensity of smog in the winter of 1963–4 lies in bringing into operation before then as many additional Smoke Control Area Orders as possible. I intend to ask those local authorities in the areas affected which have not yet made Orders for a progress report.