§ Mr. William Edwardsasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his preliminary inquiry into the sinking of the pleasure boat "Prince of Wales" at Penmaenpool has been completed; and whether he will now hold a full public inquiry.
§ Mr. JayYes, in the light of the information obtained from the preliminary inquiry I have decided that a public formal investigation should be held. I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as the date and place of the hearing have been arranged.