Another way to commemorate the shared interest between Ireland and the UK is through the merchant navy. Many vessels sailed constantly through the great war between Ireland and Welsh ports, and there were many casualties. We have had commemorations of that this year, so will the Secretary of State put on record his thanks to the merchant seafarers of Ireland and Wales and the rest of the United Kingdom?
Centenary of the Armistice
Proceeding contribution from
Albert Owen
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 6 November 2018.
It occurred during Debate on Centenary of the Armistice.
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