§ 64. Mr. Thorneasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can give any information in connection with the explosion at Woolwich Arsenal on Wednesday; how many people were injured; and what was the cause of the explosion?
§ The Financial Secretary to the War Office (Sir Victor Warrender)The explosion occurred in connection with ammunition filling. Very little damage was done, but I regret to say that one man received severe burns and is in hospital, though his condition is now reported to be satisfactory. The cause of the explosion is not clear.