§ Mr. Proudfootasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will ensure that all future steelworks for which he gives permission have zero pollution potential.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsI have been asked to reply.
It is the function of H.M. Alkali and Clean Air Inspectorate and of the river authorities to make sure that emissions from steelworks to air and water which are under their control are of a satisfactory standard.