HC Deb 17 September 1940 vol 365 c84
5. Mr. David Adams

asked the Minister of Shipping whether, in order to secure greater safety at sea, he has considered the desirability of requiring that vessels with two wireless operators shall carry three, thus ensuring continuous service?

The Minister of Shipping (Mr. Cross)

Yes, Sir. My right hon. Friend the First Lord of the Admiralty and I are now discussing with the interests concerned arrangements on the lines indicated in the Question.