§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he proposes to take to control the transport of dangerous chemicals by road and rail; and if he is satisfied with the present regulations concerning action to be taken in accidents where such chemicals are involved.
§ Mr. PeytonThe transport of certain classes of dangerous goods by road is already controlled by regulations made by my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department. New regulations for other classes of dangerous goods are in prospect.
The carriage of dangerous goods by rail is controlled by byelaws or conditions of acceptance published by the British Railways Board.
Further measures to ensure correct action in an emergency are being studied by the Home Office Standing Advisory Committee on Dangerous Substances and by British Rail.