§ Mr. HAVELOCK WILSONasked the President of the Board of Trade if he can state in how many cases during the month of April, 1909, certificates of clearance or AA forms were granted to masters of ships before the agreement with the crew had been duly executed at the 1355W Mercantile Marine Office, Connaught Road, Albert Dock; and if he will inquire of the superintendent if it is the usual practice at the above office to grant a certificate of clearance before the engagemnt of the crew has been finally completed?
Mr. TENNANTI am inquiring into the matter referred to in this question, and will communicate the result to my hon. Friend.