MR. PAGETasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, If he will take steps to secure a thorough investigation into the causes of the breaking of the foot bridge at Bath, and arrange that the proceedings of the inquest be carefully watched by some qualified person on behalf of the Government?
MR. ASSHETON CROSSYes; I availed myself of the offer of my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade of the services of Colonel Yolland, who is already on the spot making proper inquiries. I have already given directions that the Home Office shall be represented at the coroner's inquest by competent counsel.