§ 50. Mr. THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether he has received a report of the accident which occurred at Shotton ironworks, Flintshire, by the breaking of a chain of an overhead steam-crane, resulting in the death of an employé; and, in particular, when the chain was last inspected by the local factory inspector?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI am obtaining a report on this accident and I will communicate with the hon. Member when I have had time to consider it.
§ Mr. THORNEWill the right hon. Gentleman inquire whether the crane in question was carrying a bigger weight than it was registered to carry?
§ Sir J. GILMOURYes, I will look into all relevant matters.
§ 52. Mr. THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether he will call for a report of the fatal accident which occurred at the works of a Rochdale contractors through the clothing of the deceased man being caught in the shafting; and, in particular, whether the shafting had the protection for safeguarding the operator of the plant in accordance with regulations?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI have called for a report and will communicate with the hon. Member.