Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 July 2001. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 July 2001 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she will make a decision on the holding of a public inquiry into the explosion at the Cleaning Services Group Ltd, Sandhurst, Gloucester; and if she will make a statement. - (Holding answer 9 July 2001).

Answer: Mr. Laurence Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she will make a decision on the holding of a public inquiry into the explosion at the Cleaning Services Group Ltd., Sandhurst, Gloucester; and if she will make a statement. [2950] Mr. Meacher: [holding answer 9 July 2001]: I fully understand the concerns of local residents about the incident and their calls for a public inquiry. We are considering this issue in the light of the latest progress report into the Environment Agency and Health and Safety Executive's joint investigation of the incidents. An announcement will be made as soon as possible.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2950; 371 c563W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Chemicals Health and safety Fires Public inquiries Explosions Cleansing Service Group Gloucestershire
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