§ Mr. LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will make a statement on the Health and Safety Executive's investigation into the gas explosion in Newton Heath, Manchester on 17 November 2001. [43653]
§ Dr. Whitehead[holding answer 21 March 2002]: A report by Transco plc on the gas explosion at Newton Heath was received by the Health and Safety Executive 671W on 4 March 2002. HSE is discussing with Transco what action the company should take to implement the recommendations. I understand that a copy of the Transco investigation report has been sent to the hon. Member by HSE and that both they and Transco have offered to meet him to discuss the report.