HC Deb 31 May 1916 vol 82 cc2679-80
1. Colonel YATE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many neutral ships loaded with goods for the United Kingdom have been captured by the Germans while proceeding from Scandinavian ports to the United Kingdom and taken into German ports?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)

The number of neutral ships bound to the United Kingdom from Scandinavian ports, which are believed to have been captured and taken into German ports between the 13th October, 1914, and 25th May, 1916, is 195. This number, however, must be considered approximate, as it is based mainly on information derived from published reports.

Mr. HOUSTON

What is the amount of the tonnage?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I do not know, but I will inquire.

Colonel YATE

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman—

Mr. SPEAKER

There is a large number of questions on the Paper.

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