HC Deb 01 July 1943 vol 390 cc1805-6W
Mr. Kirby

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether, now that the ship's lifeboat, designed by Mr. Francis H. Lowe, has successfully passed all the tests imposed by his Department, he will take early steps to ensure that this class of lifeboat is fitted to all new ships and used as replacements where damage to other ships occurs or when they become obsolescent?

Mr. Noel-Baker

The sea trials of Mr. Lowe's new lifeboat took place on 22nd June, and I am now awaiting the considered views of the representatives of the various interests who were present. When I have received their reports I hope to be able to make arrangements, as I promised my hon. Friend on 27th May, to supply the lifeboat to ships in which it may be practicable to install it.