§ MR. HOUSTONI bog to ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will kindly state the total number of seamen (including masters) employed on board British-owned vessels; and if he will state how many of these are of British nationality; how many are Lascars (British subjects); how many are foreigners; the number of masters employed as such; and the date of the Board of Trade Return from which he obtains his information?
§ MR. MUNDELLAIf the question is confined to vessels registered in the United Kingdom, the particulars for the year 1891 can be supplied from various printed Papers presented to Parliament by the Board of Trade, and from other sources. The Returns for 1892 are in course of preparation. I have no information as to the nationality of Lascars employed. If the hon. Member desires a Return on the subject, I shall be very glad to give it him if he will arrange the terms with me.
§ MR. HAVELOCK WILSONWill the right hon. Gentleman also ascertain the actual number of sailors and firemen employed on ships owned in the United Kingdom?
§ MR. MUNDELLAOn the British Register?
§ MR. HAVELOCK WILSONYes.
§ MR. MUNDELLACertainly; I shall be happy to arrange that.