§ 60. Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps are taken by his Department to 1306 ensure that only the best workmanship and material are used in the lifeboats supplied to merchant naval ships and cargo vessels?
§ Mr. H. WILLIAMSAll lifeboats, whether for passenger or cargo vessels, are inspected in the course of construction at the boatbuilders' works by Board of Trade surveyors, who have to be satisfied as to the quality of the material and workmanship.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAWhat is done after they have been in use for some time?
§ Mr. WILLIAMSThey are repeatedly inspected by the surveyors.