§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will instruct his Factory Inspectorate to visit the BP refinery, Isle of Grain, Rochester, Kent to ensure that it is operating safely in view of the strike involving maintenance workers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerIt is the responsibility of those carrying on industrial activities to ensure that plants are operated safely at all times, including any periods when part of the labour force is on strike, and to ensure that maintenance work car-
324Win particular the reference to Red Scar Mill, Preston, he will introduce regulations designed to introduce more stringent safety standards in relation to the use of the chemicals CS2 and H2S.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerNo. I am satisfied that the provisions of the Factories Act 1961 and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, provide an adequate basis for ensuring the health and safety of workers who may be exposed to carbon disulphide—CS2—and hydrogen sulphide—H2S—in the manufacture of rayon.