HC Deb 03 December 1974 vol 882 c448W
Mr. Watkinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek powers to transfer the powers of the Alkali Inspectorate to the environmental health departments of local authorities.

Mr. Denis Howell

The Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution is reviewing the methods of air pollution control, including the relationship between the control authorities, and it would be premature to make any change in present arrangements in advance of its report.