asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he is aware that the present mail boat, plying between Baltimore and Cape Clear, is entirely inadequate for the purpose, and if he will take steps to provide a more suitable means of communication between the island and mainland.

The Minister is not aware that the boat provided by the contractor for the Baltimore and Cape Clear Mail Service is inadequate for the purpose, but enquiry will be made in the matter and the result communicated to the Deputy.

Arising out of that reply, will the Parliamentary-Secretary say if he is aware that at least on two occasions within the last two months disaster to life and mails was most narrowly averted, there, and will he see that inquiries will be made without any unnecessary delay while this serious risk continues?

I will. I am not aware of the matters stated by the Deputy, but I will have inquiries made immediately.