HC Deb 10 November 1927 vol 210 cc347-8
39. Mr. BROMLEY

asked the Minister of Health how many of the inmates of the Luneside sanatorium, Lancaster, lost their lives as a result of the recent flooding of that institution; if he has made any inquiries into the lack of precautions which allowed such an occurrence; and if any measures will be taken to make such an event impossible in future?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I regret to say that three patients lost their lives as a result of the recent flooding of this institution. According to the Press reports of the inquest, the flooding was of an unprecedented character, and there was no suggestion that all reasonable precautions had not been taken. I am in communication with the Lancashire County Council on the question of the future use of this institution for tuberculous patients.

Mr. BROMLEY

Can the right hon. Gentleman say if there is any means of compensating the dependants of these people?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I had better have notice of that question.