§ Mr. Hoyleasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has conducted an investigation of possible risks involved in the location of inland petrol storage depots and the passage of oil tankers through built-up areas; and if he will now take action to ensure that such risks are minimised.
§ Mr. William Rodgers, pursuant to my reply [Official Report, 24 January 1979; gave the following answer:
The risks involved in the passage of road tankers through built-up areas are currently under discussion on a local basis with a view to the possible adoption of improved arrangements for routeing. They are also being taken into account in the current preparation of comprehensive regulations on the carriage of dangerous goods by road. The location of petrol storage depots is a matter for local planning authorities who are advised on safety aspects by the Health and Safety Executive.