§ Mr. GROVESasked the President of the Board of Trade if his attention has been called to the efficiency of the Ekblom non-toppling blocks and skids used for launching lifeboats, an improved type of skid to facilitate lowering; and whether he will make the necessary overtures to the shipping companies to instal these safety devices on all their passenger-carrying vessels?
Mr. ALEXANDERThese appliances were tested some time ago, and passed for use on board ship. It would be improper for the Board of Trade to recommend the purchase of any particular proprietary appliance.