§ 8. Mr. THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether he has received a re- 2128 port from the factory inspector in connection with the electrocution of a workman using an electric drill on a hot-water tank at Downage House, Hendon; and whether he can state if the drill in question was defective?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThis accident occurred at a private house, and was not reportable under the Factory Acts, but I will look into the matter and communicate with the hon. Member in due course.
§ 9. Mr. THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether he has received any report from the factory inspector in regard to the 13 girls and one man that were gassed at the works of the Nottingham Press Works Company; and, if not, whether he is making inquiries into the cause of this accident?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI have called for a report and will communicate with the hon. Member in due course.