CHLORINE EMERGENCY AT STAVELEY, DERBYSHIRE

Early day motion 1868, tabled 5 November 2003 by Harry Barnes (Labour). Signed by 26 members.

That this House calls for a full investigation by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs into the escape of chlorine at Staveley in Derbyshire from the chemical works of Rhodia Eco Services which led to workers being taken to hospital, children locked in schools, the blocking of a wide section of the town and residents having to follow emergency procedures for a considerable length of time with many being unable to return to their homes; and requires action to be taken so that nothing similar will occur in the future.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Labour/Co-operative 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Conservative 1.