§ 63. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has any information about the alleged looting of the steamer "Wheatplain," wrecked on Tory Island; and whether any compensation is to be made to the crew for the loss of their kit?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMA copy of the master's deposition in this case, containing a reference to the conduct of the inhabitants of the island, has only just been received in my Department and is now being considered. I will inform my hon. and gallant Friend as soon as possible of the result of our investigations.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs my right hon. Friend aware that these are not the first seamen who have been robbed by the Tory islanders?
§ Mr. GRAHAMI admit that its name is rather against this island.
§ Lieut.- Commander KENWORTHYHistorically, does not my right hon. Friend know that these islanders have had a bad name for many years?
§ Mr. THURTLECan my right hon. Friend say whether there are any escaped monkeys on this island?