§ 16. Mr. R. Gibson (for Mr. Kelly)asked the President of the Board of Trade what 46 action has been taken to reduce the period of service of lightkeepers so that a month would be the longest period the keepers would be called on to serve each spell?
§ Mr. StanleyThe period of service of lightkeepers at rock stations varies as between station and station, and in many cases exceeds one month. I am not aware of sufficient grounds for altering the present arrangements.
§ Mr. GibsonCan the right hon. Gentleman say what is the longest period at present?
§ Mr. StanleyI think there is a maximum of two months.