§ 49. Mr. THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether he can give the House any information in regard to the gasometer explosion at the Dewsbury gasworks; the cause of the accident; the number of persons killed and injured; and what steps are being taken to supply the town with gas for domestic purposes?
§ Mr. LLOYDI understand that the explosion originated, not in the gasholder, but in a governor house nearby, in which some cleaning operations were in progress, and that the explosion damaged the gasholder causing an escape of gas which caught fire. The precise cause of the explosion is being further investigated and I cannot say more on the point at present. Four men were employed in the governor house, two being killed and two injured; I have not heard of any other casualties. I understand that the supply of gas to the town was soon restored.
§ Mr. THORNEI take it for granted that eventually you will get information about the cause?