§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what safety regulations govern the transportation of chlorine by road tanker; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleThe regulations for the transport of dangerous goods by road are made under the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974. They include the Dangerous Substances (Carriage of Dangerous Substances in Road Tankers and Tank Containers) Regulations 1992 and the Road Traffic (Training of Drivers of Vehicles Carrying Dangerous Goods) Regulations 1992.
Among other things, these regulations require that road tankers carrying dangerous goods such as chlorine meet the appropriate construction standards and are regularly inspected, and that the dangerous goods carried are accompanied by information in writing to indicate the nature of the danger to which they could give rise. Vehicles must display a hazard warning panel and drivers must be properly trained and hold a valid vocational training certificate.