HC Deb 06 February 1964 vol 688 cc213-4W
77. Mr. Parker

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in view of the danger of explosions occurring at coin-in-the-slot launderettes, whether he will introduce legislation requiring them to be staffed in opening hours.

Mr. Brooke

My right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport has arranged for an investigation under the Boiler Explosions Act, 1882, to be made into two explosions of gas boilers last month at launderettes in London. I will consider the matter further when I have the results of this investigation.