HC Deb 11 May 1965 vol 712 cc28-9W
36. Mr. Driberg

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what progress has now been made by the Alkali Inspectorate in assisting the Barking Metal Trading Company to reduce the emission of dark smoke from their chimney in contravention of the relevant regulations, and, in general, in promoting the smokeless operation of furnaces in such works.

Mr. Mellish

After discussion with the Alkali Inspectorate, the company has agreed to install a new incinerator to burn cable. The Inspectorate are asking for the installation of similar incinerators, or the addition of efficient afterburners to existing furnaces, at other works of this kind.