asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions have taken place between the Health Department of the Walsall Borough Council and the Alkali Inspectorate with regard to the control of air pollution in Walsall.

There are regular discussions between the Alkali and Clean Air Inspectorate and the environmental health department of the Walsall Borough Council about local air pollution problems. The most recent took place last week.

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take action through the Alkali Inspectorate to eliminate the obnoxious emission of smoke, dust and fumes from the Walsall power station.

The Alkali and Clean Air Inspectorate has set emission requirements for the Walsall Power Station and these are being met. The inspectorate will keep emissions from the power station under regular review.