§ 55. Commander Maitlandasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he has any further statement to make regarding H.M.S. "Amethyst" and her ship's company.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty (Mr. John Dugdale)No, Sir. The "Amethyst" and her crew are still safe. The vessel has remained unmolested.
§ Commander MaitlandBearing in mind the great interest which is taken in this matter, and the anxiety that exists, will the Minister pledge himself that he will keep himself and the House informed about what is happening?
§ Mr. DugdaleYes, Sir, most certainly.