§ Mr. TREVELYANasked 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. TREVELYANasked 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.