Oral Answers to Questions — Local Government – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 22 June 1954.
Sir Richard Pilkington
, Poole
12:00,
22 June 1954
asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether, in view of the fact that the use of bad coal in laundries situated in built-up areas causes dirt and grit to contaminate gardens, windows and the interiors of nearby houses, he will take steps to remedy the position.
Mr Ernest Marples
, Wallasey
Although my right hon. Friend is in no way answerable for the quality of coal supplied to laundries, if my hon. and gallant Friend will let him have particulars of any cases where nuisances are caused he will have them looked into.
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