HC Deb 31 March 1909 vol 3 cc322-3
Mr. RUPERT GUINNESS

asked how many aliens hold certificates as pilots for ports in the United Kingdom; and how many such certificates had been issued to aliens in respect of each port to which such certificates applied?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. H. J. Tennant)

The number of pilotage certificates now in force enabling alien masters and mates to pilot their own vessels in British pilotage districts is 65, the number in each district being as follows:—

Bristol … … … 1
Harwich … … … 2
Humber … … … 13
London … … … 44
Newhaven … … … 5
In 1905 the number was 85.