HC Deb 28 February 1901 vol 90 c51
*MR. HAIN (Cornwall, St. Ives)

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he can give the number of desertions of seamen and others from the mercantile marine during the past three years; and if he will lay upon the Table of the House a Return giving full particulars similar to the Return presented to Parliament by the Registrar General of Seamen some three years ago.

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

I am quite willing to give this Return; its preparation will take a little time.