§ Sir R. THOMASasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that two vessels have recently grounded on the coast of Anglesey, close to the entrance to Carnarvon Bay and the Menai Straits, namely, one at Treardden Bay and the other at Rhoscolyn, and that these strandings are due in a large measure to the removal of the Carnarvon Bay lightship; and whether he is now prepared to recommend the replacing of this lightship or a powerful gas buoy with a fog signal so as to minimise the risk of loss of life and property?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKI am advised that on the evidence available these strandings cannot be attributed to the removal of the Carnarvon Bay lightship. With regard to the second half of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given on the 1st December last to 1233W the hon. Member for Pontypool (Mr. Griffiths), a copy of which I am sending him.