HC Deb 23 February 1965 vol 707 c61W
Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Postmaster-General if he is aware that last weekend the Aberdeen trawler "Glengairn" in distress during a gale with three injured men aboard used its radio in vain to get messages through to Oban radio station but the messages were never picked up or answered; and why those messages were not answered.

Mr. Benn

I understand that "Glengairn" was unfortunately in distress, but I have not yet been able to establish all the facts because the skipper has been at sea and my officials need to discuss matters with him. I have arranged for this to be done as soon as he returns to Aberdeen, and I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as my inquiries are completed.