§ 25. Mr. THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to the case of Thomas Goodyear, of Anchor Lane, Canewdon, Essex, who was killed recently when he was drawn into a machine he was oiling; if he can state whether an inspector has visited 295 the works and found the machinery properly guarded or otherwise; and what action he proposes to take in the matter?
§ Sir H. SAMUELI have received a report from the factory inspector who visited the works and attended the inquest. This shows that the machinery, which consisted of a grinding pan, was properly guarded and that the accident was due to an unfortunate misunderstanding on the part of the workmen concerned. The particulars are somewhat detailed, and I will send a statement to the hon. Member.