§ 107. Mr. Callaghanasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what inquiry he is holding into the recent explosion in the s.s. "Stanvac Japan" in the Arabian Sea; and when and where it will take place.
§ Mr. WatkinsonOne of my surveyors is at present holding a preliminary inquiry under Section 465 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, in the course of which he has inspected the ship. I propose to order a formal investigation, the date and place of which will be announced as soon as possible.