§ Mr. Ripponasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on how many occasions in the past two years accidents have been caused by the sale of petrol in mistake for paraffin; whether he is satisfied that existing regulations relating to the sale of petrol need amendment to secure a higher degree of safety; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThere is no requirement for accidents caused by the sale of petrol in mistake for paraffin to be reported to my right hon. Friend, but I am aware of one minor accident during the past two years. Filling stations and other places where petrol is stored for sale must be licensed by the local authority and I do not think that any additional measures of control are necessary.