§ Mr. THORNEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether he will arrange for an examination to be made of the stands erected by local authorities on the route of the Coronation procession; whether examination will also be made of balconies, etc., overlooking the route in the interest of public safety?
§ Mr. R. S. HUDSON(for the First Commissioner of Works)The duty of supervising the erection of stands on the route of the Coronation procession, as well as examination of balconies, etc., overlooking the route, rests upon the local authorities concerned, and I am sure that they are fully aware of their responsibilities in the matter and will not fail to take all necessary action.