HC Deb 04 February 1952 vol 495 c80W
89. Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Transport what were the results of the preliminary inquiry into the circumstances in which the old battleship "Sao Paulo" was lost in the Atlantic with eight lives whilst being towed to England.

Mr. Maclay

Following the preliminary inquiry into the presumed loss of the "Sao Paulo" I have ordered a formal investigation under the Merchant Shipping Acts, which, in accordance with usual practice, will be held in public. The hon. Member will not expect me to anticipate the findings of the court.