§ MR. J. G. WEIRI beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he has, since the 19th March and 21st April last, considered whether some means might be taken to warn householders how to prevent kitchen boiler explosions during winter; and, if so, will he state his decision?
§ MR. BRYCEYes, Sir; I have carefully considered this matter, and a circular letter is now being prepared which will state fully the precautions which should be taken to guard against the explosion of kitchen boilers in time of frost. This circular I propose to issue to all water companies and to local authorities supplying water for domestic purposes, with a request that the precautions to be taken against explosion may be brought under the notice of householders shortly before the approach of winter.