HC Deb 14 March 1939 vol 345 c211
58. Sir Robert Rankin

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is now in a position to state whether a decision has been reached with regard to the desirability of permitting British mercantile marine vessels to fly the Union Jack?

Mr. Stanley

No decision has yet been reached.

Mr. Kirby

When are we going to ensure that none but British seamen go on British ships?