§ 131. Mr. James Johnsonasked the President of the Board of Trade what progress he is making in revising Section 4 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894 dealing with safety at sea of fishing vessels; and with what other Government Departments he is co-operating.
§ Mr. JayA memorandum about revision of Part IV and other provisions of the Merchant Shipping Acts affecting the conditions of service at sea of fishermen has been circulated to some 30 organisations and unions in the fishing industry. To date 18 have commented upon it, and replies from the other organisations are awaited. The Board is also in consultation with the fisheries departments and with the Ministry of Labour.