HC Deb 04 December 1931 vol 260 c1418W
Captain BULLOCK

asked the President of the Board of Trade when the Government intend to pass the Merchant Shipping (Safety and Load Line Conventions) Bill, and whether it still adheres to the retention of Clause 29?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I am afraid it will be impossible to pass this Bill into law before the adjournment for the Christmas Recess. The reply to the second part of the question is in the affirmative.