§ SIR G. BADEN-POWELLI beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he can state the chief reasons for the enactment in the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894 (Clause 73), that pleasure yachts are permitted, by special warrant from the Admiralty, to fly other national colours than those permitted for the mercantile marine?
§ MR. MACARTNEYI presume that Parliament saw no reason for abolishing a privilege that has long existed.
§ SIR G. BADEN-POWELLMay I ask whether the Admiralty can state the reasons for permitting this flag flying?
§ MR. MACARTNEYThe Admiralty have no control over the legislation of this House.
§ MR. T. GIBSON BOWLES (Lynn Regis)Upon what grounds did the Admiralty issue their warrant for this permissive section?
§ MR. MACARTNEYThat is a different Question, of which I should have notice.