HC Deb 25 March 1941 vol 370 cc402-3
5. Mr. Ammon

asked the Minister of Shipping whether, having regard to the number of bodies of merchant seamen washed ashore without means of identifi- cation, he has come to a decision as to making compulsory the wearing of identification discs by members of the Merchant Service?

The Minister of Shipping (Mr. Cross)

I have asked the representatives of the officers and men of the Merchant Navy for their views and will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as a decision has been reached.