§ Sir Bernard Braineasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will review the decisions taken by the Health and Safety Executive regarding the siting of liquefied gas storage close to populated areas at Flixborough, Canvey Island and at Braefoot Bay, in Fife; and if he will seek to ensure that risks which are thought to be unacceptable on one site are not ignored on others.
§ Mr. John GrantI am informed by the chairman of the Health and Safety Commission that decisions regarding the siting of liquefied gas storages are a matter for the appropriate planning authority. Advice is given to planning authorities by the Health and Safety Executive which are satisfied that their766W advice, which is dependent on the individual circumstances of each case, is consistent.