A point which has come up quite a lot in public debate lately is whether we have a right to objects lying on this same seabed, such as the wrecks of ships. Could the Minister answer this question, please?

We would not have a right to what would be found in these wrecks, I should imagine. Certainly, they should be lodged here until such time as claim would be made on anything of value, by those with a legal claim to those articles of value.

Is the Minister saying that the effects of the wreck of the Lusitania should be landed in this country?

I would think so, yes.

That is not the case at present.

I am having inquiries made into this matter and will have something reasonably definite on the matter in the near future. I will communicate with the Deputy.

I am sure the Minister is aware that there is great public concern in this case.

I am certainly aware of that.