HC Deb 28 July 1909 vol 8 cc1153-4
Mr. JOHN WARD

asked the Home Secretary whether he can state the number of accidents, fatal and otherwise, which have occurred on the new dock works at Newport during the time of their construction prior to 31st May, 1909?

Mr. GLADSTONE

I am informed by the contractors that from the commencement of the contract on 1st June, 1905, to 31st May of this year there have been five fatal accidents, 31 non-fatal accidents, for which compensation exceeding £5 was paid, and 87 accidents for which less than £5 compensation has been paid. Work has been carried on day and night.