§ 76. Sir J. D. REESasked whether enemy subjects resident in neutral countries have the rights and privileges of subjects of neutral Powers in respect of ships and shipping; and, if so, whether such conditions are to be allowed to continue on their present footing?
Mr. ROBERTSI assume that the hon. Gentleman refers to the right to own 1295 British ships, and I would call his attention to the British Ships (Transfer Restriction) Acts of 1915 and 1916, which prevent British ships being transferred or mortgaged to foreigners or foreign controlled companies, and prevent British ships becoming the property of foreign controlled companies.