Fractured Gas Mains (Safety)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Ministry of Power – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 26 January 1959.

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Photo of Sir Ian Horobin Sir Ian Horobin , Oldham East 12:00, 26 January 1959

Yes, Sir. This problem is under close examination by the Gas Council. Gas Boards have introduced surveys to locate potentially dangerous mains, and the Gas Council is carrying out a full scale investigation to determine the causes of mains fractures and the means of reducing them.