§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will estimate the proportion of shipping using Woolwich Reach which carries potentially dangerous cargo including petroleum products and chemicals.
§ Mr. MulleyWoolwich Reach has a daily movement of shipping including river traffic of about 80 to 100 movements per 24 hours. It is estimated that 5 per cent. to 10 per cent. of the vessels carry cargoes that include petroleum products or dangerous chemicals. The vessels conform to the Department of Trade's "Blue Book" for conditions of carriage for hazardous cargoes.