§ Mr. CHADWICKasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will consider the desirability of establishing a closer relationship between the personnel of the Mercantile Marine and that of the Royal Navy in the interests of both services?
§ Sir A. GEDDESThe desirability of a closer relationship between the personnel of the Royal Navy and that of the Mercantile Marine will be considered by the Board of Trade in conjunction with the Admiralty.