HC Deb 16 July 1934 vol 292 cc783-5W
Mr. THORNE

asked the Home Secretary whether he has yet received a report from one of his inspectors in connection with the pavement accident that occurred at Brighton when two men were killed and one injured; and whether the work being done was properly timbered?

Sir J. GILM0UR

The Factory Department have made some preliminary in- quiries which show that the accident occurred in connection with the demolition of a building, and that the operations were outside the purview of the Factory Acts. The circumstances will, no doubt, be investigated at the inquise which, I understand, has been adjourned until the 23rd instant.