§ Mr. Hannanasked the Minister of Technology if he is aware of the difficulties which have been experienced in the formulation of standards for pressure vessels; and what plans he has for dealing with this.
§ Mr. BennI am aware of the difficulties in this area, and at the request of B.S.I. and after consultation with the C.B.I., and other interested bodies I have appointed an expert and independent Committee of Inquiry with the following terms of reference: "To recommend ways of improving pressure vessel technology, including standards, design and manufacture." The following members have been appointed:
- 1. Professor J. L. M. Morrison, C.B.E., Chairman, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Bristol University, and Chairman of the B.S.I. Engineering Division Council.
- 2. Dr. P. J. Palmer, Managing Director of Harvey Fabrications Ltd.
- 3. Mr. R. W. Nichols, Deputy Head of the Reactor Materials Laboratories, U.K.A.E.A.
- 4. Mr. H. Goodger, Consultant—formerly Technical Chief of the National Boiler and General Insurance Co.
- 5. Mr. W. R. D. Manning, Consultant—formerly Assistant Chemical Engineering, I.C.I.
- 6. Mr. C. S. Tanner, Group Manager, Engineering Department, Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd., Agricultural Division.
379 - 7. Dr. K. J. Irvine, Research Manager, United Steel Co.
- 8. Mr. L. F. Robinson, Managing Director of Power Gas Corporation Ltd.