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(d) Co-operation with other Authorities
The Council are represented at the Standing Conference of Co-operating Bodies
for atmospheric pollution which meets under the auspices of the Department of Scientific
and Industrial Research. The Conference co-ordinates the activities of all authorities
and organisations carrying out atmospheric pollution measurements.
Council representatives continue to take part in discussions with neighbouring
authorities in connection with the administration of the Clean Air Act. The discussions
are mainly concerning Smoke Control Areas and the problems that arise in
connection with them.
Supplies of smokeless fuels and extensions of the grant scheme have been fully
investigated and have been the subject of correspondence with the Ministry of Housing
and Local Government The problem of diesel fumes from motor vehicles has also
received attention.
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