HC Deb 22 November 1916 vol 87 cc1386-7
4. Mr. PETO

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether there is any intention to withdraw the Admiralty transport badges, or any other badges authorised to be used by officers of vessels performing auxiliary services to the Navy; and, if so, whether he will state the reasons for such decision?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)

There is no intention whatever of withdrawing any of these cap badges.

Mr. PETO

May I ask if these cap badges do not include the crown? Is there any intention of issuing orders that no officers of the merchant service are to wear any crown on any cap?

Dr. MACNAMARA

That is not what I am advised, but I will make inquiry into it.