§ Mr. Thorneasked the Home Secretary whether he can give any information in connection with the explosion at the propeller foundry works in Anchor and Hope Lane, Charlton, on Thursday last, when two men were seriously injured; and what was the cause of the explosion?
§ Sir S. HoareI understand that the explosion occurred in a gas-heated oven used for core drying and was due to a mixture of coal gas and air. The circumstances which caused the oven to become filled with this mixture and the manner in which the mixture was ignited, are being investigated. I am happy to say that the two injured men are now reported to be off the danger list at the hospital.
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§ Mr. Thorneasked the Home Secretary whether he can give any information in connection with the explosion at Cadby Hall, Kensington, on Saturday; whether any people were injured; and what was the cause of the accident?
§ Sir S. HoareThis explosion occurred in a compressor room and was due to an escape of ammonia, the mixture of ammonia and air being ignited by a lighted gas ring. I understand that no one on the premises was injured but a passer-by in the street received slight injuries. The cause of the escape of ammonia is not yet known but is being investigated.