Former MP for Bristol North East
Mr Arthur Palmer is a former MP for Bristol North East.
Former MP for Bristol North East
Entered the House of Commons on 5 July 1945 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 13 May 1983 — General election
Also represented Bristol Central; Cleveland; Wimbledon
asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will invite the Central Electricity Generating Board to prepare a report to be laid before the House on the environmental effects of acid rain from coal and oil-fired power stations.
As the Minister may know, I support the balanced development of electricity generation both from coal and nuclear sources. Bearing in mind that the bulk of our electricity will still come from coal-fired power stations well into the year 2000, is it not important that there should now be an authoritative statement from the Government on a matter that is causing increasing concern not only in...
Will the Minister say how seriously in these matters the advice of the chief scientist to the Ministry is taken?
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