§ Sir A. WILSONasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the police in, British Guiana had any warrant or authority for pursuing and ramming the "Girl Pat" and arresting her crew; and whether any charge or complaint had been lodged against the ship or crew by the owners or underwriters?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREThe circumstances in which the vessel came to port were described in my reply on the 24th June to a question by the hon. Member1974W for Southwark, Central (Mr. Day). The crew were not arrested but went of their own accord to the police station, which they have since left. I understand that at the request of the local agent of Lloyd's a warrant was issued for the arrest of the captain and the detention of the vessel, but that the warrant was not executed and was withdrawn. I expect to receive a full report on the whole matter from the Governor of British Guiana in due course.