HC Deb 15 February 1933 vol 274 cc1004-5
62. Mr. T. WILLIAMS

asked the Secretary for Mines if he can inform the House whether the Ringrose firedamp alarms which have been used in the recent trials have been examined in accordance with the conditions of Safety Lamps (Firedamp Indicator) Order, No. 744, of 11th September, 1929; and, if so, will he state the results?

Mr. E. BROWN

The examination required by Clause 2 (ix) of the Order to which the hon. Member refers, has been carried out by the makers of the Ring-rose alarms at present undergoing trial, and the results are understood to be satisfactory.