Oral Answers to Questions — BERMUDA (HURRlCANE DAMAGE)

– in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 5 Tachwedd 1947.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Sir Allan Noble Sir Allan Noble , Chelsea 12:00, 5 Tachwedd 1947

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has any statement to make on the damage caused by the recent hurricane in Bermuda.

Photo of Lieut-Colonel David Rees-Williams Lieut-Colonel David Rees-Williams , Croydon South

The Governor has reported that the damage was comparatively light. Some buildings suffered minor damage, and there was estimated loss of crops of £20,000. I regret to say there was one casualty. A linesman of the Electric Light Company died from head injuries sustained from a fall while repairing broken wires.