HC Deb 24 May 1939 vol 347 c2293
54. Mr. Bellenger

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty, when the repairs to His Majesty's Ship "Hunter," occasioned by mine explosion in 1937, were completed; and what was the date of recommissioning this ship?

Mr. Shakespeare

The repairs to His Majesty's Ship "Hunter" were completed on 10th November, 1938. The ship recommissioned on 18th October, 1938, for trials and subsequent service.

Mr. Bellenger

Have the costs of repairing this ship been fully discharged? Might I put it in another way? Have all the costs which have been incurred by His Majesty's Government in repairing this ship been fully met?

Mr. Shakespeare

To the best of my knowledge, yes.

Mr. Muff

Have claims been made for compensation in the proper quarters in regard to the costs of these repairs, and also compensation for those old seamen who were killed while doing their duty on one of His Majesty's ships?

Mr. Shakespeare

That is not a matter for my Department. It was answered, I think, yesterday, by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs.