§ 48. Mr. Reader Harrisasked the President of the Board of Trade if the lifejacket recently demonstrated by the Parliamentary Secretary was made of kapok; and whether he considers lifejackets made of this material to be satisfactory.
§ Mr. Masonthe lifejacket was made of kapok protected by a covering of P.V.C. I consider this material, which has proved its worth over many years, to be satisfactory.
§ 49. Mr. Reader Harrisasked the President of the Board of Trade what are the types and manufacturers' names of the lifejackets which have been submitted for his approval.
§ Mr. MasonIn addition to the Board of Trade standard lifejacket, which may be made by all approved manufacturers,94W the Board of Trade have so far approved the Type "A" lifejacket made by McLintock Ltd. of Barnsley and the "Plastazote" lifejacket made by Expanded Rubber Plastics Ltd. of Croydon. The Board have also provisionally approved the McLintock Type "B" lifejacket and the Spinova lifejacket made by the Nicki Clothing Co. (Isle of Man) Ltd. subject to settlement of certain technical details.