HC Deb 28 November 1950 vol 481 c132W
99. Mr. Touche

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will make inquiries regarding the overcrowding of other ranks on the s.s. "Empire Medway" on its recent voyage from Liverpool to the Indian Ocean; and if he will make a statement on the subject.

Mr. Strachey

I cannot agree that this vessel was overcrowded. It has cabin and troopdeck accommodation for 1,329 persons and only 1,235 were carried. The hard lying accommodation was not utilised at all.