§ 58. Mr. Ronald Bellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement about the fire which occurred on 5th October at the Total oil refinery at Langley.
§ Mr. LaneA fire occurred on 5th October during the transfer of petroleum spirit from rail wagons into the tank installation at the Total depot at Langley. I understand that, as a precaution, 30 families living in the vicinity were evacuated and trains were diverted, but the fire was confined to the railway sidings and no material damage was sustained by the installation itself or other property. Three members of the fire brigade suffered slight injuries. Inquiries are now being made into the cause of the fire, in which Her Majesty's inspectors of explosives are participating.