§ Mr. ThomasonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what controls exist in England, Wales and Scotland over the sale of unauthorised fuels in smoke control areas and the sale of high sulphur solid fuels for domestic use; and what proposals he has to introduce further regulations.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe Clean Air Act 1993 contains provisions to control the sale and acquisition of unauthorised fuels in smoke control areas. Solid fuels with a sulphur content greater than 2 per cent. are not authorised for use in smoke control areas. In view of the decline in annual average concentrations and emissions of smoke and sulphur dioxide from domestic sources, we have re-examined our proposals for further regulations and do872W not propose any additional controls at present. The need for such controls will be reviewed if any significant risk emerges to the maintenance of air quality.