§ 5. Mr. BARNESasked whether there is any officer aboard His Majesty's ships before whom statutory declarations under the Statutory Declarations Act of 1835 can be made; and, if so, what rank does such officer hold?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)I am advised that so far as can be ascertained there is no officer ordinarily aboard His Majesty's ships who is authorised by law to take statutory declarations.