§ Mr. Whiteheadasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will warn the public of the safety hazards involved in hoarding petrol in anticipation of a prolonged fuel shortage; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LaneThe storage of petroleum spirit is exteremely hazardous because of its volatility, inflammability and low flash-point. The safety, requirements are set out in the Petroleum Spirit (Consolidation) Act 1928 and the Petroleum Spirit (Motor Vehicles etc.) Regulations 1929. Contravention of these requirements is punishable by a fine of up to £20 for every day 117W on which the offence occurs or continues and by forfeiture of the petroleum spirit involved.