HC Deb 05 February 1913 vol 47 cc2223-4W
Mr. BOOTH

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that small shipowners often insure in mutual clubs and that they consider their interests are in danger under the Pilotage Bill; and whether he will undertake to consider representations from marine underwriters before sanctioning the new by-laws contemplated by the Bill before the House?

Mr. BUXTON

The Board of Trade will be prepared to consider any representations from underwriters or other bodies interested on the subject of by-laws that may be submitted to them for confirmation as contemplated in the Pilotage Bill. Full opportunity will be given for such representations to be made, by publication of proposed by-laws.