LOSS OF FISHING BOAT.

HC Deb 23 February 1932 vol 262 cc205-6

34. Sir CHARLES BARRIE

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will have an inquiry made into the loss of the motor fishing boat "Queen of the Fleet," on 21st September, 1931, when there was loss of life?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

A preliminary inquiry into the circumstances attending the loss of the vessel has been held under the provisions of Section 465 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894.

Sir C. BARRIE

Is it not a fact that full inquiry has been refused by the Board of Trade, and will the right hon. Gentleman examine the matter further?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

An inquiry under Section 466 was, my advisers told me, unnecessary.