HC Deb 04 December 1928 vol 223 c988
2. Mr. AMMON

asked the President of the Board of Trade when the rules for life-saving appliances under the Merchant Shipping (Line-throwing Appliance) Act, 1925, will be issued?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

Rules have been prepared in consultation with the Merchant Shipping Advisory Committee, and they will be laid before Parliament very shortly.

5. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can now give further particulars of the proposed international conference on safety of life at sea, which he has stated is being arranged to take place next spring; where is it proposed to hold this conference; and which of the nations will be invited to send delegates?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I shall be obliged to the hon. and gallant Gentleman if he will postpone this question for one week.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

I beg to give notice that I will repeat the question on Tuesday next.