§ In reply to Lord ELCHO,
§ SIR HENRY STORKSsaid, the question of the explosive properties of gun-cotton had been examined and reported on by the Committee before the late accident at Stowmarket. It was the intention 1849 to have a further inquiry instituted into gun-cotton as soon as circumstances would permit, and it would be conducted by persons in no way connected with the establishment at Stowmarket.