HC Deb 29 April 1918 vol 105 c1268
7. General CROFT

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether all German ships in the ports of the British Empire and of the Allies have now been commandeered?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of SHIPPING (Sir Leo Chiozza Money)

My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply. As regards the German ships in the ports of the British Empire, the answer is in the affirmative. The Controller is not aware of any German ships in the ports of the Allies which have not been commandeered.