§ Mr. David Watkinsasked the Prime Minister whether, following the setting up of the Health and Safety Commission and Executive, he proposes to make any change in Ministerial responsibility for the transport of dangerous goods by road.
§ The Prime MinisterAs from 4th August, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment will assume responsibility for this. On other matters concerned with dangerous substances generally, ministerial responsibility will remain with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment.