HC Deb 09 June 1920 vol 130 cc381-2
24. Mr. C. BARRIE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many commercial vessels, and their tonnage, are now being employed by the Admiralty, directly or indirectly?

Sir J. CRAIG

The total number is 10, of 11,310 gross registered tonnage. This does not include vessels in course of reconditioning, nor small craft such as barges and hoppers.

25. Mr. C. BARRIE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many commercial oilers are being used directly by the Admiralty at the present moment; and whether the Admiralty are paying for those at commercial rates?

Sir J. CRAIG

There are no commercial oilers at present being used directly by the Admiralty.

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