§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will devote the relevant facilities of his Department at the Warren Spring Laboratory to make special researches into atmospheric pollution in the South Wales valleys.
§ Mr. David PriceThe need for such research is being considered by the Departments concerned. The facilities of the Warren Spring Laboratory can be made available if required.
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§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is satisfied with the existing facilities for measuring the heavy metal content of atmospheric pollutants; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David PriceYes; satisfactory methods exist for measuring the small quantities of heavy metals found in the atmosphere. The deployment of the facilities for such measurements at the Warren Spring Laboratory is determined in consultation with the Department of the Environment.