HC Deb 24 November 1936 vol 318 c239W
Major BRAITHWAITE

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the suggestion that vessels of over 50 tons should carry a life-line firing gun: and whether his Department proposes to take any Action in this matter?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The suggestion has been considered, but on the information available it is not thought necessary to extend the existing statutory requirements.