MR. GORSTasked the President of the Board of Trade, Whether, in view of the extreme importance to the officers and seamen of the mercantile marine that Parliament should, as soon as possible, make effectual provision against un sea worthiness and over-insurance of ships, he will proceed, at the earliest opportunity, with the Merchant Shipping Bill; and, whether he will, if necessary, ask for a Morning Sitting of the House for the discussion of the Second Beading?
§ MR. J. HOLMSSir, at the present period of the Session the President of the Board of Trade would scarcely feel justified in asking for a Morning Sitting. At the same time, he agrees entirely with the hon. Member as to the extreme importance of the measure, and hopes to proceed with it at the earliest opportunity.