11. Dr. MURRAYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the Board of Admiralty propose to sell, or have already sold, to salvage contractors the wreck of His Majesty's ship "Iolaire"; whether he is aware that among the friends of the large number of victims of the disaster whose bodies have not been recovered there exists a strong feeling against disturbing the wreck, and especially against, any blasting operations thereon; and whether he can see his way to respect the local sentiment in this matter?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe wreck of the "Iolaire" was sold in January last. Subsequently, representations were received that operations for the salvage of the wreck should not be proceeded with so long as any bodies remained un-recovered. My hon. Friend will be glad to know that the purchaser was approached, and has consented to suspend operations until further notice.