§ 55. Mr. Oakesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what investigations are made by his Department into the toxic effect of fumes and effluvium from factories which manufacture antibiotics, drugs and other organic chemicals.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe Chief Medical Officer advises me on the health effects of toxic substances in the environment. My alkali inspectors undertake the control and monitoring of air pollution from chemical industries in so far as they involve scheduled processes; other emissions to air and water are controlled and monitored locally by the responsible authorities, which seek further expert advice as necessary.