§ Mr. John Ellisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how the level of air pollution in Scunthorpe compares with the national average.
§ Mr. Denis HowellIn 1977–78 the annual mean concentrations of smoke and sulphur dioxide in Scunthorpe were 13 and 56 microgrammes per cubic metre respectively, compared with national urban averages of 22 and 60 microgrammes per cubic metre.
Similar information is not available for other atmospheric pollutants.
§ Mr. John Ellisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the current annual expenditure on the maintenance, renewal, and replacement for public sewers in the constituency of Brigg and Scunthorpe or the nearest corresponding area.
§ Mr. Denis HowellAccording to information provided by the two water authorities concerned, the estimate of expenditure on maintenance, renewal and replacement for public sewers in my hon. Friend's constituency in the current year is approximately £122,000. I understand that this level of expenditure is likely to increase from next year on.
§ Mr. John Ellisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many buildings have been acquired for renovation in the constituency of Brigg and Scunthorpe by the local authorities and by 239W registered housing associations, respectively, in the year 1978.
§ Mr. ArmstrongThis is essentially a matter for the local authorities concerned, but I understand that in 1978 five dwellings were acquired within the constituency for renovation by local authorities and none by registered housing associations.