§ Colonel PERKINSasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the criticisms on the Marine Department of his Board, more especially with regard to the circumstances attending the loss of the British s.s. "El Kahira" in 1922; whether he is aware that this ship left port unequipped with wireless and also with the boats' falls not in proper condition; and whether any increased efficiency in respect of the work of his Department has been introduced as a result of the inquiry into the disappearance of the vessel concerned?
Mr. WEBBI am aware of the circumstances of the El Kahira case, and appropriate action has been taken in the matter.