HC Deb 05 March 1923 vol 161 c57W
Mr. TREVELYAN

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many inspectors there are now of ships' provisions under the. Merchant Shipping Act, 1892, and where they are stationed?

Viscount WOLMER:

There are at the present time 15 inspectors of ships' provisions (including the chief inspector). They are stationed at London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Newcastle and Cardiff.

Mr. TREVELYAN

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many surveyors of the mercantile marine are at present employed by the Board?

Viscount WOLMER:

Two hundred and seven surveyors are at present employed by the Board of Trade for mercantile marine services for which the Board are responsible.