§ Mr. A. HILLS (by Private Notice)asked the Home Secretary whether he can give the House any information regarding the explosion which occurred yesterday at the Knottingley Chemical Works of the Yorkshire Tar Distilleries Company, as a result of which one man has died and four are injured; and whether it is proposed to hold any inquiry into the matter.
§ Sir J. SIMONI much regret to state that four men lost their lives in this accident, and I am sure the whole House would wish to express to their relatives its very deep sympathy. Factory inspectors are inquiring into the matter and the hon. Member may be assured that all the circumstances will be fully investigated.
§ Mr. HILLSIf I put down a question on Thursday, will it be possible to get any further information then?
§ Sir J. SIMONI will make further inquiries and communicate with the hon. Gentleman. If there is anything further which he would like to have publicly stated, I shall be here to state it.