26. Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, following the lead given by the Greater London Council, he has now authorised the use of the automatic latched petrol nozzle in the model code on Dangerous Substances; and whether he will also include the use of self-service petrol pumps.
§ Miss BaconLicensing authorities were informed on 12th January of an amendment to the existing model code providing for the use of this device at attended filling stations. The appropriate technical committee, on which the licensing authorities and the oil industry are represented, has not yet completed its study of the use of self-service pumps.
Mr. Gresham CookeAs some local authorities seem reluctant to follow the 1764 lead given by the Greater London Council in authorising the use of the latched nozzle, would the right hon. Lady say whether the circular which went to all local authorities was couched in clear terms?
§ Miss BaconAs far as I am aware, that is so. However, if the hon. Gentleman has any evidence which suggests that the contrary might have been the case, I hope that he will let me have it.