§ 37. Mr. David Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many accidents, fatal and otherwise, arising from fires at premises storing inflammable substances not subject to regulations, were reported in each of the last three years for which figures are available.
§ Mr. David HowellThe figures are as follows:
Fatal Others 1969 22 919 1970 18 1,027 1971 20 1,244
§ 47. Mr. Peter Archerasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many reportable accidents in factories in 1970 arose from cellulose; and how many from other flammable liquids.
§ Mr. David HowellIn 1970 there were 28 reportable accidents—none fatal—arising from the use of cellulose solutions and 458 reportable accidents—including 13 fatal—arising from the use of other flammable liquids.