HC Deb 03 May 1911 vol 25 cc409-10
Mr. MIDDLEMORE

asked whether a British merchant ship has the right to carry guns or arms as a protection against capture or destruction in war time by a merchant vessel of the enemy that has been provided with guns and arms for the purpose of commerce destruction?

Mr. McKENNA

I do not know of any law to prevent her from carrying arms or from using them in self-defence.