§ 40. Mr. HARDIEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can now give the reasons for the lifeboats of the steamers from West Loch Tarbert and the islands, being obstructed with motor-cars?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANIn response to representations from the Board of Trade the owners of these steamers are arranging to limit the number of motor-cars carried, and to make sure that they are not stowed in such a way as to interfere with the handling of the lifeboats.
§ Mr. HARDIEIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that this has been a practice for years and that appeals have been made to the owners, but no notice has been taken? Will he see that something is done so that the public will know that the owners have no right to prevent passengers having the space they pay for and that it is not taken up with motorcars?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI hope that the attention of the shipping companies concerned will, after the question and answer this afternoon, lead in the direction which the hon. Member suggests.