§ Mr. McNamaraasked the President of the Board of Trade (1) whether he is satisfied that the presence of the Humber Pilot Scheme Cutter Company's vessel "The Frank Atkinson" in the Humber Estuary does not constitute a hazard to shipping or to the vessel herself; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what were the circumstances in which "The Frank Atkinson" ran aground near Spurn Point on the night of Friday, 27th June.
§ Mr. CroslandBoard of Trade surveyors have been in contact with the master of "The Frank Atkinson" on the best method of mooring the vessel. I have ordered inquiries to be made into this question and also into the circumstances in which the vessel ran aground.