HC Deb 27 April 1911 vol 24 cc1968-9
Mr. DAWES

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will give such instructions as may be necessary to prevent the use by vessels holding no warrant from the Admiralty of ensigns other than the red ensign?

The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. McKenna)

Whenever it comes to the knowledge of the Admiralty that a vessel is using an unauthorised ensign, steps are taken to stop such use. No special instructions on the subject appear to be necessary at the present time.