§ Sir Knox Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what progress has been made with the authorities in Aden to enable the International Convention of 1957 relating to the limitation of the liability of owners of seagoing ships to be extended to Aden; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PadleyThe competent authorities in South Arabia agree that the intent of the Convention should become effective in Aden but there are difficulties over the application of the Convention as such. The question is being examined further.