§ 20. Mr. MACPHERSONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether it is proposed to begin salvage operations on the "Natal"; and, if not, will he consider the advisability of beginning them at once, and so relieve unemployment at Invergordon and Cromarty and at the same time remove the reminder of a disaster which caused so much grief to the community?
§ Commander EYRES-MONSELLThe "Natal" was sold in June, 1920, to a company, which has, however, failed so far to carry out any operations for the disposal of the wreck. The Admiralty would be prepared to consider any offer to purchase and salve the wreck, and steps will be taken to invite further tenders, should the existing contract be cancelled.