§ 98. Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will esablish a committee of inquiry into the fracturing of an oil pipe-line at Ashley, Stafford shire, on 7th July; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EmeryAn investigation has been carried out by my inspector who has already reported on this regrettable incident. Due to a human error, one bulldozer started work before the customary safety precautions had been completed. Established procedures by the fire brigade, police and others concerned were then carried out satisfactorily; I do not consider that this is a case for a committee of inquiry.