§ 57. General McCALMONTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he now has power to insist upon the issue of lifebelts to all passengers in cross-Channel steamers; and, if not, whether he will take steps to obtain the necessary power?
§ Mr. WARDLEThe issue of Lifebelts to passengers, though not at present specifically required by Regulation, is being secured in the case of the cross-Channel steamers by arrangement with the companies. The matter is being watched, and further powers will be taken if this should prove to be necessary.
§ General McCALMONTIs the hon. Gentleman aware that there are captains who do not enforce these Regulations as well as others?
§ Mr. WARDLEIf the hon. and gallant Gentleman will give me any particulars, I will inquire into them.