Considering Controls for Dangerous Loads
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THOSE with expert knowledge and I professional experience were deeply concerned by the inadequacy of the regulations and controls of the transport of inflammable substances, the Lords were told this week.
Lord Derwent. Minister of State at the Home Office, told Lord Faringdon, who raised the matter, that the Government was aware of his concern and of the need to review the existing controls. He pointed out that this country was a signatory to the European Agreement on the international carriage of dangerous goods which was expected to come into operation within the next year.
The Home Secretary was considering what might be the appropriate means to apply similar provisions to domestic traffic. Any new legislation should be based on the international agreement when the final details were settled, went on Lord Derwent. Legislation would he a matter for the next Parliament.