HC Deb 21 March 1938 vol 333 cc858-9W
Mr. Thorne

asked the Home Secretary whether he can give any information in connection with the explosion at Messrs. Firth-Brown's works, Sheffield, on Thursday last; how many men were injured; and what was the cause of the accident?

Mr. Lloyd

I understand that this explosion occurred in some research work and that two men were injured. The cause is at present obscure, but the firm are proceeding with further investigations.