§ Mr. Leslie (by Private Notice)asked the Home Secretary whether he can make any statement regarding the explosion which occurred yesterday at the works of Imperial Chemical Industries, Billingham?
§ Sir J. AndersonI have had a preliminary report, from which it appears that an explosion occurred in the coal-grinding plant of a boiler-house at the Imperial Chemical Industries factory at Billingham. Full investigation is being made into all the circumstances, and I am not in a position at present to make any statement regarding the cause of the explosion. I am sure that the House would wish to join with me in expressing deep sympathy with the relatives of those who have lost their lives as a result of this unfortunate accident.