§ MR. RYLANDSasked the President of the Board of Trade, Whether it is intended to hold an inquiry into the loss of the steamer "City of Limerick."
§ MR. CHAMBERLAINThe City of Limerick was detained by the Board of Trade some time ago; but the case was carried to a Court of Survey. The vessel was unconditionally released by the Court of Survey and allowed to proceed to sea. The owners have since commenced an action against the Board of Trade for damages and costs of the detention. That case will, I hope, be heard in the course of a few days by the Court of Appeal. While it is sub judice it is, of course, not desirable to institute any other inquiry. When the case is decided by the Final Court of Appeal, I will consider whether a further inquiry should not be instituted.