§ 84. Mr. John Ellisasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what action she is taking to ensure that there will be no repetition of the incident at the Severnside chemical plant when quantities of arsenic escaped, killing livestock and contaminating nearby land.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerThe incident has been investigated both by H.M. Factory Inspectorate and by the Alkali Inspectorate of my right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing and Local Government. In the light of their advice the company has agreed upon a number of steps to be taken to prevent any repetition. The inspectors will continue to keep in close touch with the company and to report progress to me and to my right hon. Friend.