HC Deb 30 April 1990 vol 171 c384W
Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has concerning the leak of toxic chemical gases from the GEC-Marconi research centre at Great Baddow, Essex, on 13 April; and if he will instruct Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution to conduct an investigation into the incident.

Mr. Nicholls

I have been asked to reply.

Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive have investigated the circumstances of the fire which occurred on 13 April 1990 at the GEC-Marconi research centre at Great Baddow, Essex. The exact composition of the fumes released during the fire is unknown, but I can assure the hon. Gentleman that despite media reports to the contrary no cyanide was involved.