The Merchant Shipping Act 1906 (6 Edw. 7. c. 48) was introduced by David Lloyd George, then President of the Board of Trade. It established regulations covering the standards of food and accommodation on British registered ships.[1]
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to amend the Merchant Shipping Acts 1894 to 1900. |
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| Citation | 6 Edw. 7. c. 48 |
| Introduced by | David Lloyd George, President of the Board of Trade |
| Territorial extent | United Kingdom |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 21 December 1906 |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Merchant Shipping Act 1906 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
It was part of a number of acts introduced by David Lloyd George, and later Winston Churchill, as President of the Board of Trade, to improve conditions for workers.
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