HC Deb 09 October 1912 vol 42 cc347-8
48. Mr. EVELYN CECIL

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in view of the numerous fatal accidents due to celluloid, he will make, any further regulations for its manufacture or use or require it to be distinguished by some mark which will readily direct attention to the dangerous nature of the material?

49. Mr. ROWLANDS

asked whether any steps have been taken with the object of securing greater safety against fire in industries in which celluloid is used; and, if so, whether he will indicate them?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. McKenna)

I have decided to appoint a Committee to inquire into this important matter. The names of the members of the Committee and the terms of reference were published in the papers this morning.

Mr. ROWLANDS

Will the Committee sit at once, so that we may have a speedy decision?

Mr. McKENNA

Yes, Sir.