HC Deb 08 August 1972 vol 842 cc391-2W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total number of prosecutions for pollution offences which have been brought by the alkali inspectorate or following representations by an inspector in the last 25 years.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

During the 25 years ending 31st December, 1971, HM Alkali and Clean Air Inspectorate brought nine prosecutions.