HC Deb 05 December 1973 vol 865 c395W
Miss Holt

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in view of the current difficulties in the supply of energy, he proposes to suspend the extension of smokeless zones.

Mr, Eldon Griffiths

No. I am advised that there is at present no need to do this. However, if any local authority feels itself compelled temporarily to suspend smoke control on account of a local shortage of smokeless fuels, its application for a suspension order from my Department will be dealt with very quickly.

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