§ 20. Captain P. MACDONALDasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is now satisfied that all foreign vessels trading in British waters are conforming to the same conditions with regard to safety and load-line regulations as are imposed upon British vessels by his Department?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANForeign vessels in British waters have certificates under the International Safety and Load-Line Conventions respectively or comply with the British regulations or with foreign regulations recognised here as equivalent to those of this country.
§ Captain MACDONALDWill the right hon. Gentleman see that they do comply?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANYes. Watch is kept by our surveyors.