§ Mr. Juddasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will establish an inquiry into the incident which led to the emergency in the gas 449W supply affecting more than 30,000 homes in Portsmouth on 1st December; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EmeryI am awaiting a full report on the incident, but preliminary indications are that it arose from a minor mechanical failure and involved no danger to consumers.