§ 90 and 91. Mr McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what regulation issued by his Department concerning load lines covers vessels 173W using the River Humber; and what are the limits placed upon them;
(2) if he will make regulations to ensure that all river craft using the River Humber between the Apex Light and the mouth comply with Board of Trade regulations concerning load lines.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe provisions of the Merchant Shipping (Load Lines) Act, 1967, and of the rules made thereunder apply only to vessels which go to sea. With regard to the River Humber, this means in summer to seaward of a line drawn from Patrington Church to Cleethorpes Pier and in winter of a line from Paull to New Holland. There is no present proposal to change these limits.