HC Deb 04 March 1931 vol 249 cc396-7
61. Sir ARTHUR STEEL-MAITLAND

asked the President of the Board of Trade the ruling price and the visible world's stocks of sugar at the end of January, 1931, or the nearest date for which figures are available; and the similar figures for the years 1928, 1929, and 1930?

Mr. W. R. SMITH

With the right hon. Gentleman's permission, I will circulate the information in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the information:

a member of the crew waving a coat or flag, was observed north of the station at Seaton Sluice. The lifeboat authorities were immediately informed, and the lifeboat was launched. The Seaton Sluice Life Saving Apparatus Company were also called out, and found that the boat had been driven ashore and capsized, one man clinging to the mast. An officer of coastguard, with several members of the Life Saving Apparatus Company, immediately waded through the surf and rescued him in a state of collapse. After artificial respiration had been applied he recovered. I am advised that the watch keeping arrangements on this part of the coast are regarded as adequate, as, indeed, the report quoted seems to show.

Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

Will the hon. Gentleman pursue the investigations?

Mr. SMITH

Certainly, if my hon. Friend wishes it.