Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 58345

Health and Safety

Tabled: 9 June 2025
Answered: 17 June 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what criteria the Health and Safety Executive uses to designate a location as a Control of Major Accident Hazard site.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
COMAH requires dutyholders to take all measures necessary to prevent and mitigate the effects of major accidents involving dangerous substances which can cause serious damage/harm to people and or the environment.COMAH mainly affects chemical and downstre...
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