HC Deb 13 December 1948 vol 459 cc826-7
31. Captain Marsden

asked the Minister of Transport when it is proposed to re-establish a British seamen's club at Havre.

Mr. Barnes

The Merchant Navy Welfare Board, which is now responsible for the welfare of British seamen overseas, inform me that they are making inquiries as to the need for a club for British seamen at Havre.

Captain Marsden

Will the Minister ask the Foreign Office to make inquiries of the British Consul at Havre, who said, in no uncertain terms, that a British seamen's club was greatly needed at Havre?

Mr. Barnes

I can assure the hon. and gallant Gentleman that inquiries are taking place on the spot, and I am sure this body will be only too pleased to meet the need.

Air-Commodore Harvey

If facilities are found to be needed, will funds be allowed to be transferred there to operate the club?

Mr. Barnes

I do not think there is any difficulty about a matter of that kind when it concerns seamen's clubs.