§ Mr. James Johnsonasked the President of the Board of Trade what international action is being taken to promote the safety of fishing vessels and their crews.
§ Mr. MasonThree of the agencies of the United Nations have an interest in this important matter: the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organisation (I.M.C.O.), the Food and Agriculture Organisation (F.A.O.) and the International Labour Organisation (I.L.O.). The three agencies have agreed to collaborate in the preparation of a code designed to cover all aspects of the safety of fishing vessels and their crews. Action is being taken accordingly by the staff of the three Organisations and it is expected that a draft code will be submitted to the competent organs of the three Organisations for general approval next year with a view to publication in 1968. Her Majesty's Government plays a full part in the work of all three Organisations.