HC Deb 19 July 1939 vol 350 cc423-4W
Mr. Benjamin Smith

asked the Minister of Health how many nuisances and defects were discovered in crews' accommodation in the port of Plymouth during 1937 and 1938; and how many of them were remedied?

Miss Horsbrugh

In 1937, 52 structural defects and 52 nuisances were discovered in crews' accommodation in vessels in the port of Plymouth; and I am informed that 44 of the defects and 51 of the nuisances were remedied. In 1938, 162 structural defects and 213 nuisances were discovered, and I am informed that 113 of the defects and all the nuisances were remedied.

Mr. Benjamin Smith

asked the Minister of Health how many nuisances and defects were discovered in crews' accommodation in the port of Harwich during 1937 and 1938; and how many of them were remedied?

Miss Horsbrugh

In 1937, 97 structural defects and three nuisances were discovered in crews' accommodation in vessels in the port of Harwich. The corresponding figures for 1938 are 30 and five. I am informed that all these defects and nuisances have been remedied.