HC Deb 18 October 1949 vol 468 cc23-4W
Mr. W. Fletcher

asked the Minister of Transport what are the qualifications required of the drivers of the Thames water buses.

Mr. Barnes

A person in charge of one of these craft must, under the provisions of the Port of London (Consolidation) Act, 1920, be licensed by the Port of London Authority. He is also required to satisfy my marine surveyors, by practical demonstration and test, that he is capable of handling his vessel in a seamanlike manner.