§ 71. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what research is being conducted in Scotland into the problems of sewerage and sewage purification; and what steps he is taking with reference to Section 40 of the Sewerage (Scotland) Act, 1968 to encourage local authorities to undertake such research.
§ Mr. RossThe Sewerage (Scotland) Act, 1968 is not yet in operation, but six research projects sponsored by sewerage or river purification authorities are102W forests on 1st April, 1964 and 1st April, 1968; and what are the estimated numbers for 1st April, 1972.
§ Mr. John MackieThe estimated numbers employed by contractors including timber merchants, for work in Commission forests in England on 1st April, 1964 and 1st April, 1968 were about 900 and 700 respectively. No estimates for 1972 can be given.