§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has information to indicate how many local authorities have passed responsibility for the removal of refuse to private operators; and whether he intends to issue a circular to local authorities recommending this course of action.
§ Mr. Fox38 out of the 366 English collection authorities—none in Wales or Scotland—used private contractors for collecting some refuse during 1976–77. It is open to all authorities to do so if they wish.