HC Deb 07 March 1910 vol 14 cc1138-9
Mr. JOHN WARD

asked the Home Secretary if he can state when it is proposed to appoint the promised Committee to inquire into the causes of accidents upon public works and possible regulations for preventing the same?

Mr. MASTERMAN

In view of the accidents which occurred last year at Birkenhead and Newport, my right hon. Friend's predecessor was intending to have special inquiry made into the dangers arising from deep excavation work in connection with the construction of docks. He agrees with his decision and proposes to appoint a small expert Committee to inquire into the matter.

Mr. JOHN WARD

Will the hon. Gentleman indicate the date on which the Committee will be appointed, seeing the matter has been open for about twelve months?

Mr. MASTERMAN

At the earliest possible moment.