§ 57. Mr. DUNCAN MILLARasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the fact that several vessels have recently gone ashore at the May Island, in the Firth of Forth, any inquiry has been instituted into the circumstances attending these cases, with the object of further minimising the risks of vessels running aground at the island in thick weather?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMAll the cases, except that of a foreign trawler which was refloated, have been, or are being, inquired into, and the question whether steps can be taken with a view to reducing the risk of running ashore on the island, is being considered.
§ Mr. MILLARIn considering this matter, will the right hon. Gentleman consider the setting up of a special gun or whistle at the North End because the fog horn on the South End is not heard there; and will he also consider furnishing a rocket apparatus for those in charge of the signals?
§ Mr. GRAHAMI am impressed by the difficulty, especially within recent times, at this island, and I can assure the hon. Gentleman that I will take every proposal into review.