HC Deb 24 June 1901 vol 95 cc1212-3
MR. WILLIAM REDMOND

I beg, to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the judgment of Mr. Justice Mathews, in the King's Bench, to the effect that under the Merchant Shipping Act lascars and Europeans must be treated alike with regard to the crew space; and whether the Board of Trade intend to take any action in this matter.

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

Yes, Sir, my attention has been called to the judgment to which the hon. Member refers, but leave has been given to appeal, and, in these circumstances, I am not prepared to make any statement in the matter at the present moment.

MR. FLYNN (Cork, N.)

Can the right hon. Gentleman say to what court it will be taken?

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

I am unable to answer that question.