HC Deb 30 March 1926 vol 193 c1816
13. Mr. THOMAS KENNEDY

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of ships in the mercantile marine carrying one or more lifeboats fitted with wireless apparatus; and the number of lifeboats fitted with wireless apparatus

6. Mr. HAYES

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of ships in the mercantile marine carrying one or more lifeboats fitted with wireless apparatus; and the number of lifeboats fitted with wireless apparatus

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I will answer these questions together. The number of ships carrying lifeboats fitted with wireless apparatus is about 185, and the number of lifeboats fitted with the apparatus is about 275.