HC Deb 28 July 1965 vol 717 c140W
Sir Knox Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress has been made with the draft Order in Council to extend the Merchant Shipping (Liability of Shipowners and Others) Act, 1958 to the New Hebrides, in so far as British nationals are concerned; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Greenwood

An Order to extend the provisions of the Merchant Shipping (Liability of Shipowners and Others) Act. 1958, to the New Hebrides, in so far as British nationals are concerned, was made on 24th June, 1965 and came into operation on 1st July, 1965.