§ 37. Mr. HOLMESasked the President of the Board of Trade the number of German ships sold during the past month, together with the highest and lowest price paid per ton?
§ Sir P. LLOYD-GREAMEThe number of ex-German ships sold during March, 1921, by the Reparation Commission for British Government account was 17, of a total gross tonnage of 75,040, and the gross sum realised was £548,100. I have consulted the Reparation Commission, who are of opinion that, as there is still a considerable number of vessels to be sold, it is not desirable at present to publish further particulars as to the prices realised.