§ Mr. A. WILLIAMSasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether his attention has been called to the case of J. J. Edgar, able seaman, alias Wilson, No. 36,753, who was drowned by falling from the ss. "Debola," on which he was serving, at Swansea on or about the 4th June, 1918; whether, this ship was at the time under the control of the Admiralty; and whether some compensation or compassionate allowance will be paid to Mrs. Edgar and her two children, who are in necessitous circumstances?
Colonel WILSONI have been asked to reply. Nothing is known of a ship of the name mentioned. There was, however, an ex-enemy ship named the "Denebola," trading under the management of the Ministry of Shipping Coasting Trade Office in June, 1918, and inquiries are being made from the managers, whose office is at Newcastle. On receipt of their reply I will communicate direct with the hon. Member.