§ Mr. W. WARINGasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that a 2309 fishing boat sailing in the Moray Firth on 10th September narrowly escaped being struck by a shell from a man-of-war during gun-practice there; whether, in view of the danger of such occurrences, he will cause gun-practice to be deferred until after 20th September, when the fishing fleets will have left for English ports; and whether he will cause greater care to be taken in making known the times when gun-practices take place?
§ Mr. McKENNANo report upon the incident referred to has been received by the Admiralty; and an inquiry will be made.
§ Mr. H. A. WATTCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether any compensation is granted when vessels are damaged during gun practice, or whether the Admiralty is entirely free from liability?
§ Mr. McKENNACompensation is certainly granted where it is shown the Admiralty are in fault. I cannot answer the question as to whether the Admiralty are free from liability.