s.s. "Lakonia"

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 15 January 1964.

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Photo of Vice-Admiral John Hughes-Hallett Vice-Admiral John Hughes-Hallett , Croydon North East 12:00, 15 January 1964

Yes, Sir. I very much agree with the remarks in the first part of the right hon. Gentleman's supplementary question. On the second part, we are bound by the Convention in this matter. I can confirm that a valid safety certificate was issued to the ship by the Greek Government and, in addition, as the right hon. Gentleman will no doubt have seen in the Press, our surveyors, by arrangement with the Greek line and other foreign lines, on occasions witness some of the tests of the lifeboats.