§ Mr. HUNTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that a single cabin return ticket from Sydney to London on a British mail boat is £140, whilst on a North German mail boat the return ticket is only £99; and, further, whether he is aware that the reason for this is that the German boats are heavily subsidised by the German Government; and whether he will take any action to prevent this advantage to German shipping?
§ Mr. TENNANTIn the time available I have not been able to verify the figures quoted, but I will make inquiries and communicate with the hon. Member.
§ Mr. HUNTIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the British Shipping Company, in order to help the Government emigration, fill up their ships with £12 fares and the £17 full fares go to Germany?
§ Mr. TENNANTI am not aware of that.