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Mr. John Ellis
asked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has made to or received from the Health and Safety Commission regarding the transport and storage of butane and other dangerous chemicals and gases.
Mr. John Grant
The Health and Safety Commission has kept my Department fully informed of the work it has agreed should be undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive to review and where necessary replace, extend or amend legislation to enhance the safety of the transport and storage of the substances mentioned. Proposals for new regulations, codes of practice and guidance notes are in the course of preparation.