HC Deb 26 June 1916 vol 83 cc533-4
66. Major HUNT

asked the Prime Minister if he can now say when a definite report may be expected from the Admiralty as to whether the ship on which Lord Kitchener was carried was sunk accidentally by a mine, or whether it was the result of a mine or torpedo brought about by a spy or spies in this country?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)

The considered conclusion of the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Fleet is that the ship was sunk accidentally by a mine.

Major HUNT

Is the right hon Gentlemen aware that there is a very strong feeling in the country that the Government is very much to blame for not having provided a sufficient escort for the most valuable subject of the King?

Mr. SPEAKER

That does not arise out of the question on the Paper.