§ MR. LYNCHI beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board whether, as a result of the wreck of the "Berlin," he will take steps, either in concert with the Postmaster-General by allocation of subsidies, or otherwise, to secure that the entrances to the Continental harbours used in the cross-Channel traffic shall be adapted to the steamers using them, and thus to promote the safety of the British travelling public.
§ MR. KEARLEYMy right hon. friend has asked me to answer this Question. As the hon. Member is no doubt aware, a formal investigation has been ordered into the loss of the "Berlin." Until the result of that inquiry is known, it is impossible to say what steps might be taken.