§ MR. BRUNNER (Cheshire, Northwich)I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board whether he has been informed of a second death in Cheshire this year caused by blood-poisoning following upon a wound from barbed wire, which second death was inquired into by the Coroner for West Cheshire in September; and whether he will now undertake legislation, with a view to prevent the use of barbed wire by the sides of public roads and footpaths?
§ MR. RITCHIEI have not received any information as to a second death in Cheshire this year caused by blood-poisoning following upon a wound from barbed wire; but if the hon. Member desires it, I shall be glad to obtain the depositions at the inquest in the case.
§ MR. BRUNNERI shall be obliged if the right hon. Gentleman will do so.