§ 73. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Transport when he expects to get the requisite number of signatories to the Safety of Life at Sea Convention.
§ Mr. BarnesI regret it is not possible to say when the requisite number of countries will have ratified the Convention to bring it into operation, but I hope96W the ratifications will not be unduly destruct layed as I am anxious the Convention shall come into force as early as possible.