Interim report / Committee on Air Pollution.

  • Great Britain. Committee on Air Pollution
Date:
1953
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Credit: Interim report / Committee on Air Pollution. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    To The Rt. Hon. Harold Macmillan, M.P., Minister of Housing and Local Government. The Rt. Hon. James Stuart, M.P., Secretary of State for Scotland. The Rt. Hon. Geoffrey Lloyd, M.P., Minister of Fuel and Power. We were appointed by you on the 21st July, 1953, with the following terms of reference— “To examine the nature, causes and effects of air pollution and the efficacy of present preventive measures; to consider what further preventive measures are practicable ; and to make recommendations.” The problem of air pollution is one of outstanding importance ; it is of vital consequence to human health, it has far-reaching social effects and it has material economic consequences. It is also a . problem of great complexity. To deal fully with all the factors so as to make positive recommendations will inevitably take time. But that does not prevent ameliorative action being taken effectively and progressively stage by stage. To that end, and in order to put the whole matter into proper perspective we think it desirable to submit an interim report forthwith on this first stage of our enquiry. We have the honour to do so herewith. . On behalf of the Committee, HuGH BEAVER, (Chairman). 18th November, 1953.