HC Deb 28 March 1983 vol 40 cc71-2W
Mr. Murphy

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent representations he has received regarding acid rain; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Giles Shaw

I recognise that acid rain is a matter of growing public concern about which a number of representations have been made. The problem is essentially international in character which is why the United Kingdom was glad to sign the United Nations Economic Commission of Europe convention on long-range transboundary air pollution last year. The United Kingdom will continue to play a full and constructive part in seeking a solution to this problem within the EC and United Nations.