§ 19. Mr. Garro Jonesasked the President of the Board of Trade how many steam trawlers have foundered or been otherwise totally lost in the last six months?
§ Dr. BurginSince 1st September last one United Kingdom steam trawler has foundered and nine have been totally lost through stranding; one other sank after a collision and five have been reported as missing.
§ Mr. Garro JonesHow long will it be before the new safety regulations which the Board of Trade are drafting will be promulgated?
§ Dr. BurginPerhaps the hon. Member will put that question on the Paper. It is an important question which affects a wide industry, and I would like to give him accurate information rather than to make an extempore statement.