§ Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEasked the President of the Board of Trade what international conventions affecting ship- 265W ping are awaiting ratification by Great Britain; and whether it is proposed to take early action in that direction?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMThe international conventions affecting shipping awaiting ratification by this country are those relating to Safety of Life at Sea, Load Lines, Limitation of Shipowners' Liability, Maritime Mortgages and Liens and the Immunity of State-owned Ships. Legislation to give effect to the Safety of Life at Sea Convention is now being considered in another place. As regards the remaining conventions, I would refer to the answer which I gave to the hon. and gallant Member for Central Hull (Lieut.-Commander Kenworthy) on 4th November.