COASTING VESSELS (CREWS' ACCOMMODATION). (Hansard, 31 May 1938)

§ 12. Mr. Shinwell
asked the President of the Board of Trade why the new Board of Trade regulations in respect of crews' accommodation on foreign-going vessels are not being applied to all vessels engaged in the coasting trade within home-trade limits?

Mr. Stanley
The new Instructions apply to vessels registered in the United Kingdom, whether engaged on foreign-going voyages or in the home and coasting trades. I am sending the hon. Member a copy of the Instructions.

§ Mr. Shinwell
Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the regulations are not being complied with in coasting vessels?

Mr. Stanley
No, Sir. If the hon. Gentleman has any cases in mind, I shall be glad to discuss them.

§ Mr. Shinwell
Will the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries in the meantime?

Mr. Stanley
It will be easier, if the hon. Gentleman has particular cases, if he will refer them to me, and I will immediately see whether they are substantiated or not.