§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list the four places in the United Kingdom where methyl isocyanate is stored for research purposes; how much is stored at each location; in how many containers; what are the research purposes; and what precise controls are imposed by the Health and Safety Executive.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyI will write to the hon. Member about the location and use of methyl isocyanate, as there are statutory restrictions on the public disclosure of such information. With regard to controls, work with methyl isocyanate is covered by the general duties of employers under sections 2 and 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. The substance is subject to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984 and the Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazard Regulations 1984.