HC Deb 23 November 1916 vol 87 c1583
95. Major HUNT

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will take steps for the hiring by the Government for carrying necessaries to this country of the forty-five large German ships lying at the ports in the Brazils?

Mr. PRETYMAN

I am unable to add anything to the answer which I gave on the 9th November to a similar question by the hon. Member.

Major HUNT

These are different ships. The other question was as to Chili.

Mr. PRETYMAN

I am afraid the principle is the same whether the ships are in Chili or in Brazil.