§ 51. Mr. Hastingsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in view of the 55 deaths by electrocution in the home in 1956, he will introduce the necessary legislation to ensure the annual inspection of all hired electrical equipment.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerNo. My information is that few accidents are caused by faulty electrical appliances, and that hired appliances are regularly maintained by the owners.