§ Mr. Thorneasked the Secretary of State for War if he can give any information in connection with the explosion which took place on Tuesday, 3oth May, in an Essex village; if any people were killed or injured; and what was the cause of the explosion.
§ Mr. A. HendersonA fire and explosion occurred at a small Army depot at 9.30 a.m. on 30th May. Nobody was killed, but three soldiers, three members of the National Fire Service and two civilians were injured. The explosion caused considerable material damage of a superficial nature, particularly to windows, roofs and ceilings of houses. A court of inquiry is being held into the cause of this accident.