§ Mr. Macleanasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can state if lascar seamen employed in British ships are employed under any legal agreement; and, if so, who are the parties who are bound by such agreement?
Mr. StanleyYes, Sir. Lascar seamen are engaged on agreements opened in India. These agreements must comply with the stipulations laid down by the Government of India. The parties to the agreement are the master, or owner of the ship or his agent, and the seamen concerned.