HC Deb 21 June 1967 vol 748 cc271-2W
40. Mr. Bob Brown

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he is aware of the increased hazard of heath and forest fires as a result of the increasing indiscriminate breakage of glass in the countryside consequent upon the introduction of glass non-returnable soft drinks containers; whether he is satisfied with the effectiveness of the Litter Act in preventing this hazard; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Mackie

We have no evidence of any recent increase in farm or forest fires positively attributable to bottles that once contained soft drinks. I do however deplore the indiscriminate breaking of any kind of glass in the countryside, which must always increase the risk of fire.

The operation of the Litter Act is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing.

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