HC Deb 21 April 1899 vol 70 c216
MR. HAVELOCK WILSON

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he will state the number of lascar or other Asiatic seamen employed on board the P. and O. steamship "Nubia," on her last voyage, as sailors, firemen, cooks, stewards, and boys; whether he can state the number of superficial and cubic feet of accommodation provided in the forecastles set apart for such persons; and whether such accommodation is in accordance with the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act?

THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE

Inquiry shall be made with regard to the points mentioned in the Question, and the result shall be communicated to the honourable Member in due course.