§ Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the reason for the recent gas explosion in a kiosk in Botley; whether any people were injured; and whether an inquiry is to take place.
§ Mr. EmeryI am informed that very shortly before the incident a gas service pipe was damaged in the course of work on sewer reconstruction, and escaping gas passed through a post office duct into a telephone kiosk nearby. Two people using the kiosk suffered burns as a result of a slight explosion which apparently occurred when one of them lit a cigarette. I see no reason for an inquiry to take place.