§ Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many gas explosions causing injury or damage were reported in each of the past three years.
§ Dr. John A. CunninghamExplosions causing injury or damage valued at £100 or more totalled 100 in 1974–75, 128 in 1975–76 and 111 in 1976–77. Further information about gas explosions can be obtained from the Report of the Inquiry into Serious Gas Explosions, copies of which, as my right hon. Friend announced to the House on 28th June— [Vol. 934, c. 111.]—have been placed in the Library of the House.