§ 35. Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the evidence given at the coroner's inquest on Mrs. Elizabeth Waterworth, of 1, Beaconsfield Road, W. 4, who received injuries, which resulted fatally, in an explosion at her home, to the fact that the electric feeder laid down along the road by the district council was over 25 years old and encased in bitumen, and that the feeder was burnt away for about 18 inches; and if he can state whether a periodical system of overhauling was carried out,, in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI understand from the Electricity Commissioners that they have been informed by the Electricity Supply Company concerned that a gas explosion was the cause of the damage to their cables, and that the damaged cable where the accident took place was in no way connected to the adjacent mains encased in bitumen, which are situated on the opposite side of the street at a distance of 30 feet from the premises in which the explosion took place.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINAs the road in question is in my constituency, may I ask when I may receive the report on this subject, which was promised to me some days ago, from my right hon. Friend's Department?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI will try to let my hon. Friend have it as soon as I can.