§ 132. Mr. Liptonasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in order to reduce the demands upon the rescue services, he will take steps to introduce seamanship tests for beginners in boating and sailing.
§ Mr. MasonI do not think that an official test of seamanship would be justified. I consider that the voluntary efforts of the sailing organisations, private clubs and training schools offer the most effective means, of improving standards of seamanship and I am much encouraged by the progress that has been made.