§ Mr. Chris SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he will issue regulations to control the sale of unauthorised fuels in smoke control areas and prohibit the sale of high-sulphur solid fuel.
§ Mr. AtkinsSince the proposals were presented, levels of smoke and sulphur dioxide in the United Kingdom have continued to decline. Last year, annual average concentrations were 5 per cent. lower than in 1991–92 and only one site exceeded the European Community directive limit value. The need for these regulations is therefore being reconsidered.