HC Deb 06 October 1909 vol 11 c1998
Mr. ASHLEY

asked the Secretary of State for War why the military authorities take no steps to safeguard the lives of officers and men when on a troopship?

The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Haldane)

All the arrangements for the hiring of troopships are made by the Admiralty, and the responsibility of securing that the conditions of such hire are complied with naturally rests with that Department. The King's Regulations contain detailed instructions for the behaviour of troops in case of fire or collision.

Mr. ASHLEY

Supposing the First Lord of the Admiralty does not carry out his duties has the Secretary of State for War any control over him?

Mr. HALDANE

He does carry them out.