HC Deb 28 March 1939 vol 345 cc1892-3
4. Mr. Day (for Mr. David Adams)

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has now decided upon the consultative personnel to be drawn from the shipping industry for purposes of National Defence and emergency, and from what sections of the industry they will be drawn?

Mr. Stanley

I do not rely on a fixed personnel for consultation in connection with National Defence and emergency plans which concern the shipping industry, but on any particular question I consult representatives of the section of the industry concerned with that question.

Mr. Day

Have any consultations taken place already?

Mr. Stanley

Yes, Sir, on many occasions.