§ Mr. Randallasked the Secretary of State for Local Government and Regional Planning if he will make a statement on the progress of all aspects of the prevention of pollution in the area covered by the County Borough of Gateshead.
§ Mr. CroslandTwelve smoke control orders have been confirmed, covering 21 per cent. of all premises in the county borough area. Registered industrial processes are supervised by the Alkali Inspectorate. The county borough council is a member of the Tyneside Joint Sewerage Board, which has prepared a major scheme for the treatment of sewage.