HC Deb 31 October 1934 vol 293 c189
27. Mr. LEWIS

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he will now state the result of his inquiries into the circumstances under which the steam launch "Manoung," on the ferry service between the Risalpur river and Saugor island, sank in a squall recently and, in particular, as to whether there were on board more passengers than this launch was licensed to carry?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Butler)

A special marine court was appointed to inquire into the matter, but its findings have not yet been reported.

Mr. LEWIS

Can the hon. Member say when he expects to be in possession of the findings?

Mr. BUTLER

I have no recent news, but I understand that there will be no undue delay.