§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made in the establishment of smoke control areas during the past year; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossSince 1st December, 1967, 19 orders have been made, covering 31,000 houses, and have come into operation. Thirteen orders, covering 30,000 houses, have been confirmed but the six month period, which under statute must elapse before they can come into operation, has not yet expired.