§ Mr. Tony Lloydasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any plans to examine the effects of acid rain in urban areas.
§ Mrs. RumboldResearch is in progress by the Building Research Establishment and by external contractors on the effects of acid deposition on buildings and building materials. The Building Effects Review Group, which my Department set up to provide an up-to-date review of the subject, is expected to present an initial report by the end of the year.