§ Mr. MARKHAMasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department will he say what is the definition of a completely enclosed motor in the Home Office Rules relating to electricity in mines; and whether a flame-proof motor not totally enclosed is covered by the definition completely enclosed?
§ Mr. GLADSTONEI am advised that the enclosure required by special Rule 37 is total enclosure, and this, I understand, is the view generally taken in the industry. The case of a "flame-proof motor not totally enclosed" would not, therefore, be a compliance with the rule; but the point has been noted for reference to the Committee on the Rules which I am about to appoint.
§ Mr. MARKHAMIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that a Member of the Committee which drew up these rules stated that "completely enclosed" meant nothing to the mind of the Commissioners more than "totally enclosed"?
§ Mr. W. E. HARVEYIn view of the loss of life which has occurred recently in mines which is attributed to electricity, I wish to know if the Government are prepared to undertake some experiments with regard to electricity in mines?
§ Mr. GLADSTONEAs I have already stated, I am about to appoint a Committee, and it is extremely probable that Committee will extend its inquiries to this question.