HC Deb 02 December 1930 vol 245 c1976
38. Commander SOUTHBY

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is now in a position to make a statement regarding the setting up of a Parliamentary committee to make a comprehensive inquiry into the whole question of the coastguard service?

Mr. W. GRAHAM

No, Sir, but I hope to be in a position shortly to make a statement.

Commander SOUTHBY

In view of the great importance of this matter to the seafaring community, if I put down a question in a week's time, will the right hon. Gentleman then be able to give me an answer?

Mr. GRAHAM

It is always very difficult to promise an answer within so many days. The position is that I am working very actively at the moment as regards this committee in connection with the personnel, and I hope to complete it very soon.

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