HC Deb 26 May 1909 vol 5 c1354W
Mr. HAVELOCK WILSON

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he can state at what hour of the night the steamer "Claremont" completed the signing on of a crew at South Shields on 19th May; if he can also state at what hour in the night the s.s. "Lockwood" completed the signing of a crew, and also the s.s. "Zeta "; and whether the certificates of clearance or AA forms were granted to the masters of these ships before the agreement with the crew had been duly executed; and, if so, under what circumstances?

Mr. TENNANT

Inquiry is being made into the circumstances of the engaqement of the crews of these vessels, and the result shall be communicated to my hon. Friend.