HC Deb 12 April 1938 vol 334 cc927-8
50. Mr. Adamson

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will explain the delay in making the new rules in respect to the lifesaving appliances to be carried on fishing vessels?

Captain Wallace

After discussions with all the interests concerned, the draft of the new rules regarding lifesaving appliances to be carried by fishing vessels has been prepared. This draft will be submitted to the new Merchant Shipping Advisory Committee, which is now in course of being constituted, as soon as the committee is in office.

Mr. Adamson

Is the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that views were invited, and can he say why there has been this delay?

Captain Wallace

This is a complicated matter, which has had to be submitted to a large number of different people who have an interest in it, in order to see that they make the rules applicable to the situation as it exists. I hope the Advisory Committee will be appointed this month, and the new rules will be the first question to be dealt with when they are appointed.

Mr. Adamson

Has the Board yet found a Chairman for the Committee?

Captain Wallace

I could not say that without notice.

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