§ Mr. Deanasked the Minister of Power whether he is satisfied that no tip of coal waste in Somerset is a hazard to safety; and whether he will give details of the arrangements for inspecting these tips.
§ Mr. MarshFollowing the Aberfan disaster, the N.C.B. has supplemented its normal inspection procedures. All coal tips in Somerset under its control have been specially inspected and will be kept under close surveillance. I have the Board's assurance that none constitutes a danger to life or property.
§ Mr. Parkasked the Minister of Power what action he is taking to ensure that regular safety inspections of coal tips in the Derbyshire area are being carried out.
§ Mr. MarshFollowing the Aberfan disaster the National Coal Board has supplemented its normal inspection procedures, and a special inspection has been carried out at all tips for which it is responsible, including those in the Derbyshire area. I have asked the Board to report to me any tips under its control240W which might present a potential hazard and to ensure that its precautionary measures and arrangements for regular inspection are such that no tip will become a hazard to life or property.