§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will make a statement about the deaths of four workmen at Thorpe Marsh Power Station near Doncaster on Sunday, 7th January 1973.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithFour workmen at Thorpe Marsh power station were found dead in the chamber of an electrostatic precipitator where they were due to carry out maintenance work. The post-mortem subsequently confirmed that the men had been electrocuted.
Her Majesty's Factory Inspectorate is investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the four workmen and its report cannot be concluded until the proceedings at the coroner's inquest, which is due to be resumed on the 19th February, have been held.