§ MR. MARKS (Kent, Thanet)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Board of Trade if he will state how many ships of the British mercantile marine are now commanded or officered by persons who are not British subjects.
§ THE PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. BONAR LAW, Glasgow, Black-friars)The Board of Trade have no information showing the number of British ships now commanded or officered by foreigners. The desired information for the year 1901 is contained in Parliamentary Paper, 0d. 1342.