HC Deb 05 December 1928 vol 223 c1211
50. Dr. DAVIES

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he has consulted the Minister of Health with regard to the preparation of an annual Report on the health of the merchant service; and, if so, what decision has been arrived at?

Mr. H. WILLIAMS

As a result of consultations which have taken place between the Ministry of Health and the Board of Trade, a Joint Standing Committee has been set up to advise the two Departments on matters of common interest affecting the health of the Mercantile Marine. The question of the preparation of a report on the health of the Mercantile Marine will he one of the first questions which the Committee will be asked to consider.