HC Deb 05 July 1934 vol 291 cc2052-3
19. Mr. GROVES

asked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the courageous act of Snowie Thompson, an Australian cowboy, who, in Kensington High Road on 9th June, noticing a pair of horses attached to a van dashing dangerously out of hand and likely to injure people in the streets, brought the horses to a standstill, thus probably saving injury to many people; and whether, as Mr. Thompson sustained a broken collarbone and many bruises, necessitating his absence from duty, he will take appropriate steps to give recognition to such cases of bravery and pay compensation for injuries sustained?

Sir J. GILMOUR

I had not previously heard of this incident. I will make inquiry and communicate with the hon. Member.

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