HC Deb 08 February 1960 vol 617 c10W
Sir D. Campbell

asked the Minister of Transport the number of certificates of officers of the merchant service and fishing fleet, respectively, which have been cancelled or suspended by courts of formal investigation held under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, during the year 1959; and, in cases of suspension, what was the period of such suspension.

Mr. Marples

During 1959 one officer of the merchant service had his certificate suspended for nine months; five officers of the fishing fleet had their certificates suspended, one for a period of 3 years, three for a period of 2 years and one for a period of 12 months. No certificates were cancelled.

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