§ 1. Mr. GEORGE LAMBERTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether be is able to announce a recognition of seamen who still go to sea although having been in a torpedoed ship on more than one occasion?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Sir Albert Stanley)I am not yet in a position to make any statement on this question. I will inform the right hon. Gentleman as soon as a, decision is arrived at.
§ Mr. LAMBERTWhen does the right hon. Gentleman consider that a decision will be arrived at?
§ Sir A. STANLEYI am afraid I cannot say when.
§ Sir FORTESCUE FLANNERYIs my right hon. Friend aware of the very strong feeling among the shipping community as to the course suggested in this question?
§ Sir A. STANLEYI will take a decision as early as I possibly can.
§ Mr. JOYCEMay I ask whether any such recognition as is made will apply to all sections of the Mercantile Marine who have been torpedoed?
§ Sir A. STANLEYI will bear that in mind.