§ 21. Mr. ERSKINEasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that an extensive fire occurred early on the morning of the 6th instant in a small-arms and cartridge factory situated in Gillingham Street, near Victoria, and surrounded on four sides by shops and dwellings; and whether, in view of the high feeling prevailing in the neighbourhood as to such industries being carried on in a densely-populated area, he will give an assurance that adequate protection be given to adjacent owners and occupiers of premises?
§ Mr. PARKER (for Mr. Shortt)These premises were licensed for filling safety 242 cartridges under conditions which fully safeguarded the public and the neighbouring shops or dwellings. The premises have not been used for this purpose for some time past. My right hon. Friend can assure the hon. Member that, should manufacture be resumed on the premises, the public will be adequately protected.
Mr. MALONEIs the hon. Gentleman aware that most of the "high feeling prevailing in the neighbourhood" is due to the arrival of the new Coalition candidate?