Dr. Bennettasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the findings of the Board's inquiry into the collision between H.M.S. "Redpole" and the Gosport ferry "Vadne"; and if he will publish these findings as soon as he receives the report.
§ Mr. SoamesA naval Board of Inquiry is held to enable the Admiralty to consider whether any disciplinary action is required and whether there are any steps that can usefully be taken to prevent a recurrence of the accident. It cannot determine the question of legal liability, particularly when other interests are involved; and to announce the findings of such boards might prejudice the legal proceedings.