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The message that is conveyed by the latest evidence is that we cannot afford to be complacent and we must take action to reduce pollution levels even further.
Although I appreciate that no one wants a situation in which primary legislation is needed to give these particular powers to any new authority that might be created, these powers are fairly draconian and I would welcome some balance.
Section 1 of the bill inserts a new section 3A into the 1980 act. That proposed new section makes provision for the discharge of the functions of the council.