Dr. Bennettasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what action he proposes to take to establish the causes of the collision between the Gosport Ferry boat "Vadne" and H.M.S. "Redpole", and the liability of the parties in that collision.
§ Mr. WatkinsonA preliminary inquiry is being held under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, but this will not determine the question of liability, which is a matter for the courts.