HC Deb 07 September 1893 vol 17 c470
SIR T. ESMONDE (Kerry, W.)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury if he will inform the House what steps have been taken with reference to the promised inquiry into the circumstances of the Tralee and Dingle Railway, the nature and scope of the proposed inquiry, and the name of the official who has been appointed to conduct it?

SIR J. T. HIBBERT

The Treasury has written to the Board of Public Works expressing the opinion that an inquiry should be held by an expert as to the actual condition of the Tralee and Dingle Line, and the outlay on alterations and rolling stock necessary for safe working, and asking the Board to suggest an engineer to whom the inquiry might be entrusted. I have not yet received the Board's reply.

MR. SEXTON

I beg to ask the right hon. Gentleman whether he will agree to lay upon the Table of the House a copy of any Correspondence, or of any facts that may be ascertained by the inquiry?

SIR J. T. HIBBERT

I will consider the matter.

SIR T. ESMONDE

Will the right hon. Gentleman hurry up the Board of Works?

SIR J. T. HIBBERT

I have already done so.