§ 9. Mr. MacVEAGHasked what is the total number of lives lost at sea on British merchant ships since January, 1912; and whether any new Regulations have been issued since the loss of the "Titanic" 374 with regard to the type of lifeboats to be carried on board?
§ Captain PRETYMANThe total number of lives lost at sea and in rivers and harbours from sea-going steam or sailing merchant ships registered in the United Kingdom, by wrecks and shipping casualties of all kinds, between the 1st January, 1912, and the 31st December, 1914, was 4,078. Of this number, 2,509 lost their lives in the steamships "Titanic" and "Empress of Ireland." In January, 1913, the Board made new Rules as to lifeboats and other life-saving appliances, which were amended in certain respects in May, 1914, in order to give effect to the provisions of the International Convention on Safety of Life at Sea. I am sending a copy of these Rules, which are now in force, to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. MacVEAGHHas effect been given to the recommendation of the Mersey Commission?
§ Captain PRETYMANI cannot answer that without notice.