Mr. J ESSONasked the Minister of Health if his attention has been called to the dangerous condition of the River Lea at Ferry Lane, where it divides Tottenham and Walthamstow; if he is aware that on dark or foggy nights there is not sufficient. protection to prevent people walking into the river, as reported at the coroner's inquest concerning the drowning of the late Mr. Powell on the 24th December last; whether anyone is responsible for erecting sufficient fencing 1732W at this particular spot; and, if so, who; and whether the owners of the strip of land adjoining Ferry Lane and the towing at this dangerous place deny responsibility?
§ Sir A. MONDThis matter has not previously been brought to my notice, but I am having inquiries made.