22. Vice-Admiral CAMPBELLasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the master of the steamship "Barra Head,' which recently ran ashore on Carr Rocks, Fifeshire, held any certificate of competency?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANNo, Sir.
Vice-Admiral CAMPBELLWill the right hon. Gentleman's Department take steps to stop ships going to sea without certificated officers on board?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANOur experience in the past goes to show that in the coasting trade there has been no risk, either to property or to life, owing to commanders not being subject to general Board of Trade regulations.
Vice-Admiral CAMPBELLIs it not a fact that a coastal ship with a non-certificated officer in command is not only a danger to herself but to other ships and passengers?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI have known some most admirable commanders who have not had a certificate at all.