HC Deb 14 March 1923 vol 161 c1528
20. Mr. GILBERT

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any British naval forces are employed on the Rhine in the British area of occupation; if so, will he state how many and what craft are used; and can he state what naval forces and craft are employed on the Rhine by the French and Belgian Governments?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Commander Eyres-Mon-sell)

Five British motor launches are employed on the Rhine in the British area of occupation. France is employing 5 river gunboats, 2 submarine chasers and 9 Vedette boats, and Belgium 15 motor launches, 2 steam launches and 9 small tugs.

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