§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to the collapse of a five-ton crane in Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, on Thursday last, in consequence of the crane lifting a very heavy load which caused it to overbalance; and if he will cause inquiries to be made to see whether the crane was carrying more than its lifting registered capacity?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSIt would appear from a preliminary investigation which has been made by the factory inspector that the load carried was well within the lifting capacity of the crane, and that the accident was not due to the overbalancing of the crane by the load. Further inquiry is, however, being made, and I will communicate the result to the hon. Member.