T nnel inquiry call
6th July 1979, Page 19
6th July 1979
Page 19
Page 19, 6th July 1979
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NEW call for the Mersey Tunnel authorities to reconsider heir licy towards liquified petroleum gas is likely to be made )eca e of the petrol price and supply position.
Pet r Davies, of Widnes, says that many motorists and vehicle )pera ors were deprived of the opportunity of running vehicles )11 lp because of the Mersey Tunnel regulations. Lpg, he :laim d, was safer than petrol and the regulations should be .evie ed.
Tu nel regulations impose a size restriction on gas tanks. rhos holding over seven gallons are banned. The motor trade is :onvi ced that this is a technicality that is being used to cover ip th underlying — but unfounded — fear of greater fire risk.