§ 68. Mr. JOWETTasked whether the Board has power to impose a scale of manning British ships, as was stated by the then President of the Board of Trade at the Colonial Merchant Shipping Conference in 1907; and, if so, whether such a scale has been or will be imposed?
Mr. BUXTONThe powers of the Board of Trade in regard to the matter are stated on page 7 of the White Paper accompanying the draft Life-Saving Appliances Rules, of which I am sending my hon. Friend a copy.
§ Mr. JOWETTWill the right hon. Gentleman give the statement made by his predecessor?
Mr. BUXTONThat is more of a general character. The information I am sending to the hon. Member is more in detail, and it will cover his question.