§ 101. Sir J. D. REESasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will say what action the Government proposes to take in view of the rejection by the House of Commons of the Bill promoted by the South-Eastern and Chatham Railway Company for strengthening the Charing Cross railway bridge?
§ Mr. PRETYMANI understand that the railway company propose to introduce another Bill for this purpose, and the matter can then be further considered.
§ Sir J. D. REESWhen will that Bill be introduced, and who is responsible for the risk to the travelling public resulting from the rejection by Parliament of the previous Bill?
§ Mr. PRETYMANI suppose the responsibility rests with the House for rejecting the previous Bill.