Versions of s. 279(14)
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The Minister may, if and in so far as he thinks fit, meet any claim made by a seaman against the master or owner of the ship in respect of any wages or effects dealt with under this section, although legal proceedings are not actually taken in respect thereof, if he has given notice to the master or owner of the ship, and the master or owner has not given written notice of objection within ten days of the notice being given.