§ 8. Mr. PETOasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether anything further has been heard of the crew of the steamship "Coquet" in the hands of the Bedouin Arabs; whether it is possible for the relations of these men to send anything to them in the shape of clothing, food, etc; whether there is any probability of their release before the end of the War; and whether any steps can be taken to ensure their receiving proper treatment?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANWe have just heard that the members of the crew of the steamship "Coquet" have been handed over to us. They were expected to arrive at Bengasi on the 6th August.