HC Deb 22 May 1894 vol 24 cc1082-3

Resolution reported; That it is expedient to authorise the payment, out of moneys to be provided by Parliament, of the expenses of the Board of Trade in the execution of any Act of the present Session for providing for notice of and inquiry into Accidents occurring in certain Employments and Industries.

MR. TOMLLNSON (Preston)

said, the Bill to which this Resolution related was passed suddenly and unexpectedly a few nights ago. He did not think the Bill itself was one which any hon. Member in any part of the House desired to prevent passing into law in some shape or other, but there was an important question which arose upon it—namely, the Department which ought to deal with it. Generally speaking, accidents were dealt with by the Home Office, and he thought it would be better if the Bill came under the control of the Home Office rather than the Board of Trade. What he wished to ask was, whether in Committee it would be open to move Amendments directed to the transfer of the conduct of the Bill to the Home Office?

THE SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Sir J. T. HIBBERT,) Oldham

said, the Bill was introduced by the Board of Trade, and that it had been very carefully considered by the Government. He could not say whether such Amendments as those referred to by the hon. Member could be moved in Committee.

Resolution agreed to.