§ 72. Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he is satisfied with the frequency of checks on atmospheric pollution in the area of South Monmouthshire; what guidance he gives to local authorities on this matter; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasI am satisfied that the regular monitoring for smoke and sulphur dioxide, the work of the alkali inspectorate in relation to industrial emissions, and the survey of heavy metal atmospheric pollution which I announced last November provide an adequate check on atmospheric pollution in the area. My Department is always ready to advise local authorities on air pollution problems.