§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what discussions he has had with the Health and Safety Exexcutive over the investigation by the HSE into safety at the Hound Point terminal in the Linlithgow constituency.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 17 May 1994]: The Health and Safety Executive has kept me informed of the inspection arrangements at the new Hound Point marine 2 terminal. Particular concerns about the safety of the design and construction of the hydraulically operated, swivelling loading arms which are used to load crude oil into tankers and the possibility of spillage have been carefully considered. I gave the hon. Member details of this and HSE's continuing inspection plans in my response to his recent letter.