§ 45. Mr. THURTLEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether his attention has been drawn to the fatal accident at the Hong Kong aerodrome on the 28th April, 1929, when three Chinese subjects were killed by Lieutenant A. O. Watson, of His Majesty's Ship "Hermes," piloting one of a ceremonial escort of aeroplanes; and whether the British Government propose to offer compensation to the relatives of the victims?
§ Sir P. SASSOONI have been asked to reply. The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, but only a telegraphic report of this most regrettable accident has as yet been received. Pending the receipt of detailed particulars, I am not in a position to give an answer to the second part of the question.
§ Mr. THURTLEWill the Admiralty take steps to see that this useless form of ceremonial is reduced to the very minimum?