§ Mr. W. W. ASHLEYasked what steps were taken to ensure that on every troopship there are sufficient boats to accommodate everyone on board in the event of fire or shipwreck?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe inspection will be by the Admiralty Inspector.
§ Mr. ASHLEYMay I ask if the inspection by the Admiralty inspector is carried on in all respects as if it were under the regulations of the Board of Trade?
§ Mr. McKENNANo, Sir; he does not inspect as if he were an inspector of the Board of Trade, but he uses the forms and regulations made by the Board of Trade.
§ Mr. ASHLEYMay I ask whether in the case of a troopship it is seen that accommodation is found, if necessary, for every soul on board?
§ Mr. McKENNAThat is the regulation of the Board of Trade.