HC Deb 13 July 1949 vol 467 cc420-1
30. Mr. Manningham-Buller

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether the report of the Board of Inquiry as to the loss of one midshipman, three ratings and the cutter of H.M.S. "Theseus" on 6th June has now been received and considered; and if he will make a statement with regard thereto.

Mr. J. Dugdale

The report of the Board of Inquiry has been received and is now being studied in the Admiralty. Until this study is complete, I shall not be in a position to make a statement, but I hope to make one before the Recess.

Captain Marsden

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether all the bodies were recovered from the sea and, if they were, whether they were buried with full naval honours and whether the parents were given facilities to be present?

Mr. Dugdale

That is another question.

Captain Marsden

The right hon. Gentleman ought to know.