§ 62. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Minister of Health if his attention has been called to the tests carried out with petrol containing lead tetraethyl and the report arising out of these tests made by the Research Association of British Motor and Allied Manufacturers, founded under the auspices of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, in which the poisonous effects of the discharge of vapour from this fuel are described; and whether, in view of the proposed Interdepartmental Committee to be appointed by His Majesty's Government to examine into this subject and the inevitable delays in receiving a Report of such Interdepartmental Committee, he will consider issuing a preliminary warning on behalf of His Majesty's Government to the public generally concerning the use of this fuel?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINMy attention has been drawn to this report. Immediate steps are being taken to set up the Committee of Inquiry, and they will be asked to make their investigation and present their Report with the least possible delay. The Government do not propose to anticipate the findings of the Committee by issuing such a warning as the hon. and gallant Member suggests.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYWhen does the right hon. Gentleman expect this Committee to be set up; and, when it has been set up, how long is it before he expects to receive their Report?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI expect the Committee will be set up very shortly, and their Report will no doubt be issued when they are ready.