§ Mr. THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether he has received a report in connection with the collapse of the scaffolding at the Guildhall, London; whether he can state the number of persons injured; and whether the scaffolding was faulty in erection?
§ Mr. LLOYDI understand that this accident, which occurred last Friday, had no connection with building operations and that no collapse of scaffolding was involved. A workman standing on a portico in connection with the erection of a canvas awning at one of the entrances to the Guildhall rested his hand on a piece of the ornamental stonework which gave way and fell with him to the ground. No other person was injured.