§ 10. Mr. Fletcher-Cookeasked the President of the Board of Trade when he proposes to introduce legislation to amend the rules governing limitation of liability for goods at sea.
§ The Minister of State, Board of Trade (Mr. Goronwy Roberts)Legislation will be introduced as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Fletcher-CookeIs it not nearly two years since we took the lead at the Brussels Conference in obtaining that important agreement, and is it not two years too long for the ratification so earnestly looked for?
§ Mr. RobertsI agree that ratification is desirable as soon as possible, especially in view of the lead we took at the discussions. However, it has been necessary to consult a great many interests, and this has taken some time.