§ MR. HAVELOCK WILSON (Middlesbrough)To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that the steamer "Blythville" is almost entirely manned by a crew composed of Spaniards as sailors and firemen, and whether he is aware that those Spaniards are unable to speak and understand the English language; whether he will make inquiries with regard to this matter on the arrival of the "Blythville" at Dunston, New-castle-on-Tyne, at which port the vessel is expected to arrive on Tuesday 8th May; and will he state what action he proposes to take.
(Answered by Mr. Lloyd-George.) Inquiries are being made in the case to which the hon. Member refers. When I come in possession of all the facts I will consider what, if any, action should be taken.