HC Deb 01 December 1938 vol 342 c625W
Lieut.-Commander Fletcher

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has given his approval to the new and improved victualling scales for seamen, which have been drawn up after negotiations between shipowners and representatives of the National Union of Seamen?

Mr. Cross

These important proposals are at present being examined by the Board of Trade in consultation with the Ministry of Health.