HC Deb 28 May 1894 vol 24 cc1394-5
MR. BAIRD (Glasgow, Central)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Board of Trade whether the Shipowners' Associations of Glasgow were consulted as to the nomination of shipowners to serve upon the Committee on the Manning of Ships in the Mercantile Marine; and whether he is aware that the said Associations are dissatisfied with their representation on the Committee?

MR. BURT

In the selection of shipowners to serve on the Committee referred to by the hon. Member the Board of Trade were influenced by the advice of the Shipowners' Parliamentary Committee, upon which are represented the three Shipowners' Associations of Glasgow. The Board of Trade are not aware that the said Associations are dissatisfied with the constitution of the Committee. Having regard to the extent to which shipowners are represented on that Committee, the Board of Trade are not prepared to make any modification of the arrangements in the direction suggested.