§ 55. Mr. JAMES HOPEasked what is the approximate estimated number and tonnage of British merchant ships now on voyage between neutral ports; and whether the Board or the Admiralty have power to recall ships for the purpose of trade to or from the United Kingdom?
Mr. RUNCIMANI regret that I am unable to state the number of British merchant ships now on voyage between neutral ports. Neither the Board of Trade nor, so far as I am aware, the Admiralty can compel British ships to engage only in trade with the United Kingdom.