HC Deb 29 July 1913 vol 56 cc286-7
38. Mr. BOWERMAN

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he has received from the officials of the Great Eastern Railway Company any explanation of their failure to make arrangements for the supply of food to those excursionists who, as a result of the accident at Colchester on the 12th of July, were detained on their return journey throughout the whole of the Saturday night, many of whom did not reach the London terminus until eleven o'clock on the Sunday morning; and, if so, will he state the nature of such explanation?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Robertson)

A letter has been received from the company, which I am having printed with the Votes.—[See Written Answers this date.]

Mr. BOWERMAN

Have the officials of the Board made any inquiries on their own account or have they only received the reply of the directors?

Mr. ROBERTSON

That is naturally the first step to be taken, to communicate with the company. If necessary further inquiry could be made.