§ 127 and 128. Sir J. Lucasasked the Minister of Transport (1) if he can estimate the approximate loss to His Majesty's Government if the ss. "Sao Paulo" is accepted as a total loss; with whom she was insured; and whether a full report will be published after any Government inquiry;
(2) if he will insist that, in cases such as the ss. "Sao Paulo," donkey steam should be available and sufficient men carried for the purpose.
§ Mr. MaclayI am informed that the "Sao Paulo" was owned by the British Iron and Steel Corporation (Salvage) Ltd. which is a private company, and that therefore there will be no loss to His Majesty's Government. She was insured on the London Market. If a formal investigation into the casualty is ordered as a result of the preliminary inquiry which is now proceeding, a full report of the investigation will be published in accordance with the normal practice. The questions relating to the provision of donkey steam, and to the number of men carried in cases of this kind will be carefully considered in the light of any information which may be revealed.