§ MR. HUDSON KEARLEY (Devonport)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that large quantities of carbide of calcium are being imported to this country; and whether, having regard to its dangerous nature when exposed to air, any steps are being taken to regulate its storage; and, if not, whether Clause 14 of the Petroleum Act can be made to extend to its inclusion?
§ *SIR MATTHEW WHITE RIDLEYThe dangers attending the storage and conveyance of carbide of calcium have been occupying the attention of the inspectors of explosives for some months, and steps are being taken to apply to this substance by an Order in Council the provisions of the Petroleum Acts. A memorandum will eventually be issued to local authorities suggesting the precautions to be adopted for preventing risk.