§ 53. Colonel J. R. H. Hutchisonasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he will now make a further report on the condition and whereabouts of the crew of H.M.S. "Amethyst."
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty (Mr. John Dugdale)The officers and men on board H.M.S. "Amethyst" are still safe and have been able to communicate with their relatives. The ship remains at her anchorage above Rose Island.
§ Colonel HutchisonWhat steps have been taken to recover this crew? Are they being molested in any way?
§ Mr. DugdaleNo, they are not being molested. As for any steps being taken for their recovery, I should prefer not to make any statement at present.
§ Captain MarsdenIs not the crew referred to only pant of the crew? What has happened to the remainder of the crew who were landed or got ashore earlier?
§ Mr. DugdaleA large number of them, as the hon. and gallant Member knows, have gone to Hong Kong; they are wounded.
§ Commander NobleCan the hon. Gentleman say when the last physical contact was made with the "Amethyst"?
§ Mr. DugdaleI do not know exactly what that question means.
§ Commander NobleWhen was the "Amethyst" last in contact with His Majesty's representative?
§ Mr. DugdaleShe is constantly in contact by wireless.