HC Deb 15 November 1971 vol 826 c4W
38. Dr. Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many gas explosions causing injury to persons or damage to property have been reported during each of the past five years; and how many of these were connected in any way with the use of natural gas.

Mr. Ridley

The collection of full statistics began only two years ago. Figures of the more serious cases, however, are available from the Gas Council going back five years, though probably incomplete in the first few years. They are as follows:

management education and training can make an important contribution.