HC Deb 01 November 1976 vol 918 cc495-6W
Mr. Madden

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with present procedures relating to the safety of industrial gasholders; when these procedures were last reviewed; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Grant

I am informed by the Chairman of the Health and Safety Commission that the Health and Safety Executive is currently reviewing the legislation in the field of flammable substances which includes the storage of flammable gases so that the Health and Safety Commission may consider whether existing controls are adequate.

Her Majesty's inspectors of factories examine the safety of industrial gasholders during the course of their inspections and that the safety procedures at such plants are reviewed in the light of the lessons to be learned from incidents involving gasholders as they occur. If the hon. Member has any particular

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problem in mind. perhaps he will write to me.