HC Deb 20 July 1978 vol 954 c354W
Sir Bernard Braine

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether, as a matter of urgency, he will order a special study to be made of the need for alternative access from Canvey Island to the mainland, in view of the possible accident involving ammonia envisaged on page 112 of the recent Health and Safety Executive report, which might close the single road junction which currently provides the only escape route.

Mr. Horam

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment on 17th July 1978. The Health and Safety Executive's current discussions with the responsible local authorities will serve to establish whether an alternative access should be provided.