HC Deb 26 January 1977 vol 924 cc609-10W
38. Mr. Fry

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he intends to take any steps to see that Section 24 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 is implemented.

Mr. Denis Howell

Section 24 places new duties on local authorities and cannot, therefore, be fully implemented while current financial constraints continue.