§ General McCALMONTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Norris life-raft has been fully considered since the commencement of the submarine menace as a means of life saving with a view to its compulsory adoption for passenger steamers?
Sir A. STANLEYThe Norris life-raft has not been considered with a view to its compulsory adoption for passenger steamers. The Board of Trade, while endeavouring to secure the carrying of necessary lifeboats, life-rafts, etc., on British ships do not make compulsory the carrying of any particular type of proprietary boat, raft, or other life-saving device.