§ Mr. CECIL HARMSWORTHasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the frequent accidents to children by drowning in the Regent's Park Canal; and whether he is in a position to direct the canal company to take steps to prevent the occurrence of such accidents in future?
§ Mr. McKENNAMy right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave to a question on this subject on the 21st April. I have no power to give any directions to the company, but I am in communication with them on the matter.
§ Mr. CECIL HARMSWORTHasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is in a position to state how many accidents to children by drowning in the Regent's Park Canal have occurred during the last five years?
§ Mr. McKENNAMy right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. The Commissioner of Police informs me that during the five years ended the 31st December, 1913, forty-three children under fourteen have been drowned in the Regent's Canal.