§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Energy what was the number of fatalities and injuries in the gas explosions covered by the King Report; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. J. Dickson MabonThe inquiry's terms of reference do not limit its selection of incidents for examination; such figures as my hon. Friend seeks cannot, therefore, be calculated until its report is available.
§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects to receive the report of the King inquiry on gas explosions; and what help was given in the meantime to residents in the affected areas.
§ Mr. BennInvestigations are still proceeding, and it is too early to predict when the report will be ready. I am advised that assistance has been extended as appropriate by the relevant authorities.