HC Deb 06 February 1976 vol 904 cc764-5W
Mr. Eldon Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment on what dates the Clean Air Council met in 1974 and 1975; what were the main subjects on its agenda; what reports it has produced; what conclusions it has reached; and if he will publish a list of the members.

Mr. Denis Howell

During 1974 the Clean Air Council met on 8th February, 14th June and 8th November. In 1975 meetings were held on 7th March, 27th June and 3rd October.

The main subjects on the Council's agenda were: progress on domestic smoke control; the future work and rôle of the Council; the implementation of Part IV of the Control of Pollution Act; the Council's evidence to the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution; fluorocarbons and ozone in the stratosphere; odour control.

Several internal reports were produced for the Council in 1974 and 1975 but none was published. The booklet "Clean Air Today" was published in 1974.

The Council also provided advice for Ministers on a number of air pollution matters.

In 1975 the Council decided to adopt a standing advisory committee structure.

The following are at present members of the Council:

  • Mr. R. N. Bottini, CBE.
  • Professor T. J. Chandler, MSc., PhD.
  • Mr. H. Darnell, MEng, CEng, MIEE.
  • Mr. C. J. George, CEng, MIEE.
  • Miss M. George, CBE, BA Comp, IEE.
  • Mr T. H. Iddison, MBE, FAPHI, FRSH.
  • Mr. J. Moorhouse, BScEng.
  • Mr. W. R. Probert, BA, CEng, FIGasE.
  • Professor R. S. Scorer, MA, PhD, FRSH, FIMA.
  • Rear-Admiral P. G. Sharp, CB, DSC.
  • Councillor Mrs. P. Sheard, CBE, BA, JP.
  • Professor C. J. Stairmand, OBE, BSc, DSc, CEng, FIChemE, MInstP.
  • Mr. A. T. Traynor, FAPHI, MInstSWM, MRSH.
  • Mr. N. M. F. Vulliamy, MA, CEng, MIMechE.
  • Dr. D. Watson, BSc, PhD, AMIGasE, AMInstF.
  • Dr. J. H. Weaving, PhD, BSc.
  • Mr. R. W. C. Wheatley, BSc.
  • Mr D. G. T. Williams, MA, LL.B, LL.M.
  • Dr. J. L. Williams, MRCS, LRCP, DPH, MFCM
  • Dr. L. Wise, BSc, MB, Ch.B, FR.C.Path.