§ 24. Mr. Thorneasked the Home Secretary whether he can give any information in connection with a lift accident in a house at Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, on 351 18th January; and what was the cause of the lift failing.
§ Sir S. HoareI understand that the incident referred to occurred in a private dwelling house, where the lift, which was electrically driven, stopped between two floors when a servant was travelling in it. She was alone in the house and was not released until the housekeeper returned home and obtained assistance from the police. The lift company's staff attributed the stopping of the lift to failure of the electricity supply.
§ Mr. ThorneIs there any possibility in the near future of giving local authorities the right to inspect lifts of this kind throughout the country?
§ Sir S. HoareIf the hon. Member will put that question down, I will give him an answer.