Dr. Bennettasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what were the circumstances that led to the collision between H.M.S. "Redpole" and the Gosport Ferry boat "Vadne"; what action he is taking to establish the responsibility for the accident; and what he proposes to do by way of compensation to the casualties.
§ Mr. SoamesA board of inquiry has been held but its report has not yet been received. The board of inquiry cannot, of course, determine the question of liability in law.