§ Mr. JOHN WARDasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to the gallantry of the boy William Carter, of 18, South Street. Isleworth, in rescuing from drowning a little girl who had fallen off the road into the Thames near the lock and weir, Richmond, on Sunday last; whether there are any institutions in connection with his Department who make public recognition of acts of bravery in civil life; and, if so, will he draw their attention to the matter?
§ Mr. McKENNAMy attention was not drawn to this case, but the police have made inquiry, and report that the rescue was a gallant one and they are bringing it to the notice of the Royal Humane Society. Neither this society nor any similar institution is officially connected with the Home Office.