HC Deb 12 May 1919 vol 115 c1326
38. General CROFT

asked the Secretary to the Admiralty what is the number of vessels that contained nickel cargoes or partial cargoes which were seized during the War; and from what destination their cargoes came and to what ports they were bound?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)

I regret that information is not available as regards seizures placed in British Prize Courts overseas or seizures by our Allies, but it has been ascertained from the Admiralty Marshal that nickel was seized on board twelve ships and put in the London Prize Court. Of these twelve cargoeseleven came from New York and one from New Caledonia; and, as regards destination, five of these cargoes were intended for Dutch ports, six for Swedish ports, and one for Antwerp.

General CROFT

Where did these nickel cargoes originate?

Dr. MACNAMARA

New York.

General CROFT

Does the right hon. Gentleman mean that they came originally from the United States?

Dr. MACNAMARA

Eleven from New York and one from New Caledonia.