§ 76. Colonel GOODMANasked the Home Secretary if he will take steps to regulate the transport of acids and dangerous chemicals and other materials by road?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe question of applying the provisions of the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act, 1928, to certain dangerous chemicals, with a view to regulating the conditions of their conveyance by road, is at present under careful consideration. The matter is one of considerable complexity, but there will be no avoidable delay in coming to a decision.
§ Colonel GOODMANHas the attention of the right hon. Gentleman been called to a road accident on the Great North Road in which the passengers on a motor coach were severely burned by acid spilled fom carboys which were being carried on a lorry; and does he not think that steps should be taken speedily to restrict or safeguard the carriage of dangerous materials by road?
§ Sir J. GILMOURYes, Sir. I am aware of the circumstances of that case. One of the officials of the Home Office attended the inquest, and it is arising out of that case that these matters are under consideration.
§ Mr. L. SMITHWill the right hon. Gentleman also take into consideration 926 the fact that this industry is hedged round with many restrictions already?