Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY(by Private Notice) asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many additional vessels have been sent to reinforce the ships of the Irish Command in searching for Mr. Hawker's machine?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAOne flotilla leader and eight destroyers have been sent out.
§ Captain W. BENNHave any seaplanes been sent—a much more suitable way of searching?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI cannot say. I shall have to inquire.
§ Lieut.-Colonel W. GUINNESSMay I ask whether the responsibility for the tragedy does not really rest with those who, by organising prizes on a competitive instead of on a qualifying basis, encouraged Captain Hawker to fly in bad weather and without adequate preparation [HON. MEMBERS: "Quite right!"]——and will the right hon. Gentleman——
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. and gallant Member can hardly expect an answer to a question like that without giving notice.