§ SIR BARRINGTON SIMEON (Southampton)I beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works whether the crossing refuges are to be placed in Piccadilly; and, if so, when will this be done.
§ THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (MR. AKERS DOUGLAS,) Kent, St. Augustine'sThe matter is not one which is under my control, but under that of the local authority—the City of Westminster.
§ SIR BARRINGTON SIMEONWill the right hon. Gentleman communicate with the local authorities as to the extreme danger arising from the present condition of things?
§ MR. AKERS DOUGLASIt is not part of my duty to communicate with the local authority, but I have no doubt that the publicity which the hon. Baronet has given to this matter will secure the object which he has in view.