Mr. MONTAGUE BARLOWasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has now further considered the question of the alteration of the load line of vessels in the merchant service, and whether he is in a position to make any statement to the House on the subject?
Mr. ROBERTSONThe subject is a complicated one, involving technical and other considerations, which are now engaging my right hon. Friend's attention. I am not at present in a position to make a definite statement in the matter.