13. Mr. Adamsonasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will consider placing before the Advisory Committee on Safety Precautions at Sea the question of making it an obligation upon owners of fishing vessels to carry out practice by the crews in the launching and manning of the lifeboats at stated periods, so as to ensure the seaworthiness of the boats and the efficiency of the crews in safety measures?
§ Mr. StanleyYes, Sir. The question of carrying out of boat drills on fishing vessels is under consideration, and it is hoped shortly to submit draft standard regulations to the interests concerned and later to the Merchant Shipping Advisory Committee.