§ General McCALMONTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any inquiry has been or will be held under his Department into the precautions taken previous to her being torpedoed on the Royal Mail steamer "Leinster," and, if so, whether the Report will be published?
Sir A. STANLEYI am satisfied from reports received that the provision of lifeboats, rafts and other life-saving appliances on the steamship "Leinster" was adequate, and as at present advised, I doubt whether a formal investigation would serve any useful purpose.