292 General functions of Secretary of State.U.K.
(1)The Secretary of State shall continue to have the general superintendence of all matters relating to merchant shipping and seamen and is authorised to carry into execution the provisions of this Act and of all Acts relating to merchant shipping and seaman for the time being in force, except where otherwise provided or so far as relating to revenue.
(2)The Secretary of State may take any legal proceedings under this Act in the name of any of his officers.