§ 71. Mr. W. THORNEasked the Home Secretary if his attention has been called to the remarks made by the coroner at the inquest held at Hackney on the 23rd instant in connection with the death of a baker who had been sleeping in a bakehouse for a considerable time; and whether he intends taking any action in the matter?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI am informed that the local authority, who are responsible for the administration of Section 100 of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, have decided to take proceedings against the occupier.
§ Mr. THORNEIs it the Home Office or the local authority which has control over bakehouses for inspection purposes?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI have already communicated with the local authority, which has the obligation to take proceedings if it sees fit.