HC Deb 27 November 1928 vol 223 cc206-7
13. Mr. HAYES

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of officers and crew, in each department, carried on the steamship "Eltham," which ran ashore at Chapel Porth, Cornwall, on 17th November, and was wrecked, and how many lives were lost?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I understand from the owners that the steamship "Eltham" had a total crew of 11, seven on deck and four in the engine-room. I regret to say that all lives appear to have been lost.

Mr. HAYES

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied with the number of certificated officers who were on board?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I should like notice of that question.

Mr. HAYES

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that the manning of our trading vessels is as it ought to be—that it is within the terms of the Commission's report as to the number of certificated officers?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

If the hon. Member is putting a question as to the general regulations as to the manning of ships at sea, I really must see it on the Paper.