§ Mr. W. BAKERasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to the accident to a char-a- 444W banc which occurred near Bristol on 26th July; whether he is aware that four passengers were killed and many injured; and whether he will authorise an inquiry as to the causes of the accident, and to ascertain whether the vehicle was examined and overhauled prior to the journey?
§ Colonel ASHLEYMy attention has already been drawn to this regrettable accident, and I have instructed one of my officers to attend the inquest which is being held to-day.