§ Mr. Ormeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether it is the policy of his Department that the Alkali Inspectorate should not advertise its existence and headquarters to the public.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThere is no policy of concealment. Numerous people get in touch with District Alkali Inspectors either direct or through their local authorities. The Inspectorate's Headquarters are part of my department in Whitehall. I have no evidence that the public have found it difficult to obtain the help and services of District Alkali Inspectors when they need them.
§ Mr. Ormeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to set up regional offices of the Alkali Inspectorate.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThere are already 15 offices in various parts of England and Wales, an increase of three over 1970–71.
§ Mr. Ormeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when the testing teams to be set up within the Alkali Inspectorate are expected to take up post.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerBy the end of this year. It is hoped to form four mobile 477W teams based at strategic locations in England and Wales and equipped to sample and test grit and dust emissions.