HC Deb 29 November 1922 vol 159 cc676-7
11. Viscount CURZON

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that the memorial tablet to Cornwall, V.C., erected in H.M.S. "Chester," was sold with the ship when she was sent to be broken up; and whether steps can now be taken to secure this tablet in the interest of the nation and for its safe custody in future?

Commander EYRES-MONSELL

Instructions were given for the removal of all such mementoes before the ship was sold, and I understand that it had been removed from its place before the ship was prepared for sale. I am making further inquiries with a view to its recovery and preservation.

Viscount CURZON

Is there any truth in the report that the tablet is now in a shipbreaker's office at Netley?

Commander EYRES-MONSELL

I sent a wire this morning to find out, but have not yet received a reply.