HC Deb 14 March 1912 vol 35 cc1269-70
Mr. WHELER

asked whether the right hon. Gentleman is now in the position to state if improved travelling facilities by boat can be granted to Sheerness liberty men who, in the course of their employment, have to travel to and from Chatham?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I have made inquiry, and I am of the opinion that the present facilities are adequate.

Mr. WHELER

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that these men have to travel the whole distance without any cover at all in stormy weather?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The boat in the morning accommodates seventy men, and I understand the number carried has exceeded thirty on only twenty - two occasions in five months. The Chatham, boat can accommodate 250.