§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in the interest of public safety he will make a statement on the potential danger of gas water heaters wrongly fitted or sited, and if he will consider amending building regulations to ensure future safety.
§ Mr. EyreThe dangers which can arise if appliances are wrongly installed are well known. My right hon. Friend and the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, who will be making gas safety regulations, are together concerned to ensure that gas is supplied and appliances are installed in buildings so that they can be used safely. The building regulations dealing with new works and fittings are under constant review, and information about any particular prob-
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Number of vehicles in Year Fatal accidents Serious accidents Slight accidents All injury accidents Heavy goods vehicles … … 1967 1,597 8,888 19,855 30,340 1968 1,507 8,536 18,757 28,800 1969 1,695 8,992 19,354 30,041 1970 1,619 8,452 18,238 28,309 1971 1,602 7,320 15,723 24,645 Public service vehicles … … 1967 426 3,753 16,940 21,119 1968 426 3,887 16,274 20,587 1969 517 3,835 16,323 20,675 1970 389 3,605 15,318 19,312 1971 398 3,229 14,403 18,030 lem the hon. Member has in mind would be welcomed.