HC Deb 30 June 1879 vol 247 cc948-9
MR. MACDONALD

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, When he will introduce the Bill that will give him the same power of holding an inquiry into mining accidents as he now possesses in regard to accidents from explosive substances?

MR. ASSHETON CROSS

Not until I see that there is some reasonable chance, from the state of Public Business, of passing it. I am quite ready to do so when I see a favourable opportunity.