HC Deb 14 July 1937 vol 326 c1282W
Mr. Ammon

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether instructions are given to the British Navy to afford protection to all ships sailing under the British flag on all occasions from attacks by forces of no recognised nationality?

Mr. Cooper

The Royal Navy will render protection to British ships on the high seas against illegal interference on all occasions, no matter what the nationality of the aggressor.