HC Deb 13 December 1966 vol 738 cc57-8W
Mr. Mayhew

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what progress has been made in abating the smoke and noise nuisance created by companies concerned with the recovery of non-ferrous metals at Harow Manor Way, London, S.E.2.

Mr. Mellish

I am informed that the companies concerned are employing the best practicable means for dealing with the emission of smoke and fumes; and that the squeak which the new extractor plant developed has now been eliminated.

the Government as areas below average rate resources per head of population; how much this represents in rateable terms; and what percentage this is of the total rate including the county rate that ratepayers have to pay.

Mr. MacColl

The estimated figures for 1966–67 are: