§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the progress of the inquiry into the cause and effects of the collapse of the new building of the College of Zoology in Aberdeen University, indicating where the inquiry is being held, what evidence is being adduced, and what steps are being taken to provide compensation for the men injured and for the families of those injured and killed.
§ Mr. RossThe public inquiry into the recent building accident in Aberdeen will take place in Aberdeen Sheriff Court on 16th January. Evidence covering the circumstances of the accident will be led by the procurator fiscal.
I understand that the incident has been accepted as an industrial accident for the purpose of the National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Acts, and payments are being made to those concerned. Any question of further compensation would be for the appropriate civil court.