HC Deb 07 August 1912 vol 41 c3170
40. Mr. PETO

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will circulate to hon. Members the minutes of the meetings of the Advisory Committee at which the provision of boats was discussed and the recommendations made by the Committee to the Board of Trade?

Mr. ROBERTSON

I am not in a position to present the minutes of the proceedings of the Merchant Shipping Advisory Committee, as they are regarded as confidential by the Committee, and do not come before the Board of Trade in any way. The recommendations of the Committee are included in their Report, which was presented on Thursday last.

Mr. PETO

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the Report is only in dummy, and can he say when it will be circulated to Members?

Mr. ROBERTSON

I think it will be circulated very soon.