§ Dr. A. Thompsonasked 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. NobleThe 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.