§ 74. Mr. WADDINGTONasked the President of the Board of Trade what was the total world tonnage of shipping under construction at 30th June last; and what were the totals of such tonnage to be fitted with internal combustion and steam engines, respectively?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKThe answer contains a table of figures and, accordingly, with my hon. Friend's permission, I will have it circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer.
§ According to Lloyd's Register shipbuilding returns, the following merchant vessels of 100 tons gross and upwards were under construction at the close of the quarter ending 30th June, 1925: