HC Deb 12 July 1920 vol 131 c1962
102. Major ENTWISTLE

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the value of the stock burnt at the fire which broke out in the premises occupied by the Army Ordnance Corps at Selby; and if he can state the cause of the fire?

Sir A. WILLIAMSON (Parliamentary Secretary, War Office)

The value of the stock burnt is estimated at approximately £18,000. The cause of the fire is unknown, but is thought to have been due to spontaneous combustion.