§ 19. Sir B. Neven-Spenceasked the Minister of Transport whether when the Essential Work Order, in so far as it affects merchant seamen, is withdrawn, any provision is being made to provide continuous employment for them thereafter; and whether special provision will be made to safeguard the position of crofter seamen from Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, who must stay ashore periodically to attend to their crofts.
§ Mr. BarnesThis matter is for decision by the shipping industry and is now occupying the attention of the National Maritime Board. I am assured that the position of crofter seamen will be kept in mind.