§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement, pursuant to his answer,Official Report, 15 December 1987, column 914, on the consideration by the Health and Safety Commission of the report by the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Substances on proposals for the future controls over flammable gases and liquids, including standards relating to the keeping and use of liquefied petroleum gas.
§ Mr. NichollsThe Health and Safety Commission sought the advice of its Advisory Committee on Dangerous Substances on controls over flammable gases and liquids. The committee recommended a number of specific initiatives to improve controls and standards and to fill particular gaps. These initiatives include the development of up-to-date standards and guidance in close co-operation with industry, in such fields as piped gas transmission and distribution, the keeping and use of liquefied petroleum gas at residential premises, and the construction and operation of petrol filling stations. The commission has accepted the committee's advice and the Health and Safety Executive has embarked on discussions and consultations to carry the initiatives forward.