HC Deb 07 July 1983 vol 45 c160W
Mr. Madden

asked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) what action the Health and Safety Commission has taken, since the recent Army depot fire at Donnington, Shropshire, to ensure there is no public health and safety risk from asbestos dust;

(2) what are the duties of the Health and Safety Commission to co-ordinate action at fires, such as the recent fire at an Army depot at Donnington, Shropshire.

Mr. Gummer

I will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Madden

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will ensure that the report of the asbestos working group, chaired by Mr. Stephen Grant and commissioned by the Health and Safety Commission, is published immediately.

Mr. Gummer

This is a matter for the Health and Safety Commission when it considers the report.