§ Mr. WHITEasked the Home Secretary how many complaints have been received by his department as to the non-obser- 1884W vance of precautions in the inspection and repair of water-sealed gasholders; and what action has been taken?
§ Mr. LLOYDDuring the past eight years ten complaints as to the condition of water-sealed gasholders appear to have been received. These were duly dealt with. Further, the Department has taken up as regards the country generally the questions of inspection and of precautions in connection with repair, and has discussed these matters with the Institution of Gas Engineers. Recommendations as to methods of examination were circulated by the Institution and these are now under revision in the light of experience. As regards repairs, a set of working rules has been drawn up and circulated.