§ Mr. GaleTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what provision has been approved by the Health and Safety Executive for the evacuation of the London Eye in the event of an emergency; and if he will make a statement. [98634]
§ Mr. MeacherThere is no requirement for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to approve emergency evacuation procedure for the London Eye under the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974. The Executive has produced industry guidance for Safe Practice at Fairgrounds. The responsibility for the safe operation and the emergency arrangements belong to the operator. The Executive is in discussion with British Airways London Eye, the operator of the wheel, about escape procedures including the need to practise them before the wheel is used.