§ 41. Mr. Thorneasked the Home Secretary whether he can give any information in connection with the escape of ammonia fumes at the Eldorado ice-cream factory, 1505 Stamford Street, S.E., on 12th July; and how many persons were taken to the hospitals with severe burns?
§ Sir S. HoareFrom a preliminary report which I have received, it appears that this accident was due to a defective joint on one of the machines. Further investigations are being made. I have no precise figures as to the numbers taken to hospital, but I understand that 13 are still in-patients suffering from burns and that 25 are attending as out-patients. I regret to say that one of the women has since died from her injuries, and I understand that the inquest will be held next week.