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Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 31 October 2024

Debate

MV “Ruby”: Ammonium Nitrate

Contribution

My Lords, it is one of those odd occasions when you realise that you have some slightly strange expertise: I declare my interests as a firework maker and a bomb disposal officer. I think the tone of this Question is exactly right. Prilled ammonium nitrate is perfectly safe in its own condition, but when it is mixed 16:1 with diesel it becomes a high explosive. I simply suggest that the best approach the Minister could take to reassure local residents is to reassure them that there is no diesel seepage and therefore no threat.

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