§ 104. Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what information he has received concerning the health of members of the crew of the "Scottish Star" now trapped in the Suez Canal; what supplies of food are available to the crew of this British ship; what representations he has made and is making to other Governments about the safety, health and welfare of the crew; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. William RodgersThe "Scottish Star" is one of the four British ships about which I informed the House in 231W reply to the hon. Member for Richmond, Surrey (Mr. A. Royle) yesterday. We are in touch with other Governments concerned about the safety and welfare of the crew.—[Vol. 751, c. 163.]
§ Sir C. Osborneasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in view of the concern felt in British ports at the fate of British seamen held in the Suez Canal, what new steps he is taking to secure their release and the release of the ships in which they were sailing.
§ Mr. William RodgersI have nothing to add to my replies on 26th July to the hon. Member for Richmond, Surrey (Mr. A. Royle) and on 17th July to the hon. Member for Orpington (Mr. Lubbock).—[Vol. 751, c. 163; Vol. 750, c. 1501.]