HC Deb 17 December 1935 vol 307 c1547
49. Mr. BUCHAN-HEPBURN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of growing local interest, he will recommend the Cunard-White Star Company to allow the "Queen Mary" to proceed during her maiden voyage to Liverpool, her port of registry, there to be open to view by members of the public?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I will communicate my hon. Friend's suggestion to the company.

Statement as to crew accommodation of the "Queen Mary."
Ratings. Number of Bunks fitted. Average sleeping space per man in cubic feet. Number of seats in mess rooms. Wasbing Accommodation.
Total Area. Number of showers or baths.
Seamen … … … 62 198 59 275 sq. ft. 4
Engine Room Ratings (not Engineers). 143 218 142 495 sq. ft. 16
Stewards … … … 588 212 —* 1,964 sq. ft. 41
* Messing arrangements for the Stewards are not yet settled, but the owners have given an assurance that satisfactory arrangements will be provided, and the Board of Trade are awaiting particulars of the actual proposals.
Notes—
1. The above table refers to basic grades. Higher ranks and ratings have superior accommodation.
2. The Company state that the spaces available for recreation, approximately one-third of which are open-air spaces, amount to about 2,080 superficial feet in the forward part of the ship, and 3,080 superficial feet in the after part of the vessel. It is contemplated that the Deck and Engine room staff will normally use the forward part and the Stewards the after part.