HC Deb 07 March 1966 vol 725 c1721
74. Mr. Gresham Cooke

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress is being made by the committee reviewing the recommendations made to local authorities so as to allow petrol stations supplying the public to use automatic cut-off nozzles.

Mr. George Thomas

The drafting of appropriate amendments to the existing code of recommendations has now been completed and these will be submitted to the Standing Advisory Committee on Dangerous Substances for its consideration as soon as possible.

Mr. Gresham Cooke

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the use of these nozzles as used in Australia and elsewhere should lead to a great increase in productivity, as they are designed to service a greater number of cars with about the same number of personnel? Will he, therefore, give this method every encouragement?

Mr. Thomas

Yes, Sir.