§ 64. Mr. THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether he has received a re port from his factory inspector in connection with the fatal accident to a youth employed by Messrs. Joseph Hampton, Limited, nut and bolt manufacturers, Wednesbury, who were summoned for an alleged breach of the safety regulations at their factory; whether he can state the cause of death; and whether he intends taking any action in the matter?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI presume the hon. Member refers to an accident on the 14th February to a youth who was caught in some overhead machinery. Legal proceedings have been instituted in connection with this accident but are still sub judice, and I am not in a position to make any further statement.