§ Mrs. Bainasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement about the nature and source of the gas cloud which passed over central Scotland on 13th-14th January, indicating when it was first reported, what action was taken by the authorities concerned, including the timing of calling in expert analysts; and if he is satisfied that adequate coordination existed between all emergency services.
§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what reports he has received regarding the cloud of noxious gas which occurred in central Scotland on 14th January; and what information he has received regarding the source of the gas.
§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what investigations the Health and Safety Executive inspectorate is making into the cause of the cloud of hydrogen sulphide in the atmosphere over parts of central Scotland on Saturday 13th January; and if he will publish the results of those investigations when they become available.
§ Mr. Gregor MacKenzie:Inquiries by Her Majesty's Industrial Pollution Inspectorate show that there were two discharges of gases containing hydrogen sulphide from industrial premises—BSC Ravenscraig and the BP refinery at 807W Grangemouth—on 13th January. Inquiries are still proceeding, and I shall write to the hon. Members with further details when these are complete.