HC Deb 14 July 1920 vol 131 cc2358-9
22. Colonel BURN

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty when the wreck of the "Empress of India" will be marked by a gas buoy as promised?

29. Mr. CAREW

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware of the losses sustained by fishermen as the result of wrecks being unbuoyed at the present time; and when he proposes to replace the light and bell-buoy to mark the wreck of H.M.S. "Empress of India?"

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Colonel Sir James Craig)

With regard to the first portion of Question 29, this is a matter for the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, but I am informed that the Department is aware that serious losses are being sustained by fishermen as a result of the nets fouling the wrecks, particularly in Lyme Bay and the Rye district. It is hoped to have the light buoy in position by 23rd July next.