§ Mr. ASHLEYasked what steps are taken to ensure that on every troopship there are sufficient boats to accommodate everyone on board in the event of fire or shipwreck?
§ Mr. ACLANDThis question should be addressed to my right hon. Friend the First Lord of the Admiralty.
§ Mr. ASHLEYAm I to understand the War Office have no responsibility for the safety of the troops on board a troopship?
§ Mr. ACLANDNo, Sir; but it is the province of the Admiralty.