§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he plans to introduce benzene vapour emission controls; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe benzene content of petrol is already controlled by regulations and by European Community directive 85/210/EEC. Petrol may contain no more than 5 per cent. of benzene. In practice the average content in this country is about 3 per cent.