asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has now been made in implementing those sections of the Control of Pollution Act 1974, which have not yet been brought into force; and whether he will make a statement.

I would refer the right hon. and learned Member to my reply on Tuesday, 5th August 1975 to my hon. Friend the Member for Ealing, North (Mr. Molloy) and the hon. Member for Dumfries (Mr. Monro).