§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what progress has been made on incorporationg the hazchem warning system into proposed European legislation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleMy Department is working closely with the Home Office to promote the benefits of Hazchem's emergency action codes in Europe with a view to incorporating them in the United Nations road transport agreement, ADR, which is likely to form the basis of future European Commission proposals concerning the transport of dangerous goods. An ADR working group will meet at the United Kingdom fire service college in mid-April to consider our proposals.