§ Mr. Derek Pageasked the Minister of Labour what proposals he has for the labelling of containers of vanadium pentoxide to indicate the need for cautious handling on health grounds.
§ Mr. ThorntonNeither the relevant Committee set up by the Association of British Chemical Manufacturers in this country nor the Council of Europe Sub-Committee on Industrial Safety and Health (Chemical Section) consider that there is any need to label containers of vanadium pentoxide. Her Majesty's Factory Inspectorate have no reason to disagree with the view taken by these expert bodies and I am not proposing to take any action. If, however, my hon. Friend has any further information he would like me to consider I will gladly do so.