Mr. MACLEANasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that one of the captains concerned in the "Rowan" disaster has been fined for failing to have an operator or watcher in the wireless room; and whether the Board of Trade is now prepared to reopen the question of having only experienced wireless telegraphists on board all ships rated to carry wireless telegraphy apparatus?
§ Mr. BALDWINI am aware of the result of the prosecution to which the hon. Member refers. The question of wireless watchers has recently been investigated by the Merchant Shipping Advisory Committee, whose report is now being considered.