HC Deb 04 February 1897 vol 45 c1276
MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade, if he will state whether the Departmental Committee to inquire into the ventilation of the underground railways of London has been appointed; and, if so, will he state the names of the Members of the Committee?

MR. RITCHIE

The Committee was appointed on the 2nd of this month, and the names of the Members appeared in the newspapers yesterday morning. They are:—

  • Major Marindin, R.E., C.M.G. (Chairman).
  • Earl Russell.
  • Sir Douglas Galton, K.C.B.
  • Sir Charles Scotter.
  • Dr. John Scott Haldane.