§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what reply he has received from the West Lancaster District Council about its failure to levy charges for the collection of trade waste.
§ Mr. MarksThe reply indicates that charges have now been imposed. I shall be writing to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many local authorities have failed to charge for the collection of trade waste under the Public Health Act 1936; and what action he is taking to enforce the law.
§ Mr. MarksOn present information eight of the 365 collection authorities do not appear to charge. This Department is making further inquiries.