§ Mrs. Winifred Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals he has to instigate studies into use of domestic waste; and what steps, if any, he is taking to ensure that such waste can be utilised for the benefit of society.
§ Mr. Gregor MacKenzieMy Department participates in the work of the Waste Management Advisory Council. I shall continue to encourage local authorities to do whatever is practicable to reclaim domestic waste, although the economies of the operation limit the number of materials where reclamation is possible.