Oral Answers to Questions — BERMUDA (HURRlCANE DAMAGE)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 5 November 1947.

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Photo of Lieut-Colonel David Rees-Williams Lieut-Colonel David Rees-Williams , Croydon South 12:00, 5 November 1947

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.