HC Deb 18 April 1910 vol 16 c1681
Captain FABER

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether pilotage licences are granted to foreign shipmasters?

The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Buxton)

Since the passing of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1906, no pilotage certificates can be, or have been, granted to masters or mates unless they are British subjects, but pilotage certificates which have been granted to foreign masters before 1st June, 1906, can be renewed.

Captain FABER

Do foreign shipmasters come in the same category as foreign pilots?

Mr. BUXTON

I should like notice of that question. I believe some are in a different category.