§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Energy what study he has made of the explosion in Chadsmoor, Cannock, on Saturday, 18th December; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. S. Dickson MabonI am informed by British Gas that a full investigation has already been launched and that the Chairman of the West Midlands Region has written to my hon. Friend expressing the Corporation's concern at the event. An investigation into the circumstances of this incident will be included in the independent inquiry whose terms of reference were announced on 5th January.