§ Mr. Bakerasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the loss of the Gardenstown motor fishing vessel "Refleurir" with all hands on Wednesday, 3rd January.
§ Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu:When the search for this vessel proved to have failed. I ordered a preliminary inquiry into the cause of the casualty. When I receive the report of the inquiry I shall consider what further action is necessary. I should like to take this opportunity of expressing my deep sympathy for the relatives of those lost.