§ 160. Mr. Rhodesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what advice and financial assistance the Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Council has sought from his Department in respect of the clean air programme for the extension of smokeless zones in the year 1971–72; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsNone. The council is aware of the provisions relating to grant and also that if it submits smoke 469W control orders my right hon. Friend will consider them. Its policy is for itself to decide.