HC Deb 23 May 1911 vol 26 cc233-4W
Sir WILLIAM BULL

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been drawn to a fire which occurred in Cecil Court, St. Martin's Lane, on the premises of the Globe Film Company, on the evening of the 17th instant; whether he is aware that this is the third film fire which has taken place in the St. Martin's Lane district within the last twelve months; whether his attention has been drawn to the number of photographic film stores in this district; and whether, in view of the fact that there are at least seven theatres, not to mention the National Portrait Gallery and the National Gallery, within a radius of a few hundred yards, as well as a cinematograph film store in the immediate vicinity of the Alhambra Theatre, he is prepared to take additional steps for the protection of the public in case of fire?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The President of the Board of Trade has asked me to reply. I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given yesterday to a similar question by the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme. I am informed that it cannot be said that the National Gallery or the National Portrait Gallery are in danger of fire from existing cinematograph stores.