§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will lay down standards for air pollution from manufacturing processes involving the use of asbestos for the benefit of local planning authorities and the public alike.
§ Mr. Denis HowellNo. The legislation under which local authorities at present control air pollution arising from the use of asbestos does not provide for the laying down of standards. The question of strengthening controls over asbestos dust emissions is under review.