HC Deb 02 July 1975 vol 894 c451W
Mr. Woodall

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether an inquiry is to be held into the explosion at Houghton Main Colliery on 12th June.

Mr. Foot

The Health and Safety Commission, with my consent, has directed that an inquiry be held in public by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Mines and Quarries, Mr. James Carver. The commission has set up the inquiry under powers contained in Section 14(2)(b) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

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