HC Deb 28 July 1925 vol 187 c223
9. Mr. TREVELYAN THOMSON

asked the President of the Board of Trade the amount of shipping tonnage which, has been handed over to the Government during the last 12 months in the way of reparations under the Versailles Treaty; and how the same has been disposed of?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

During the last 12 months five vessels totalling 28,495 gross tons have been allotted by the Reparation Commission to the British Government as shipping reparation under the Treaty of Versailles. These vessels have, as in the case of previous deliveries, been sold by Lord Inchcape on behalf of the Reparation Commission.

Mr. THOMSON

Is there any more tonnage to be disposed of in that way?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I think not.

Mr. MARCH

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us at how much per ton they were sold?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

No. I should certainly want notice of that question.

Mr. J. BECKETT

Were they bought by British firms?

Mr. CONNOLLY

In addition to the tonnage handed over, has there been any other tonnage seized?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

Perhaps the hon. Member will give me notice of something which is quite a separate question. I am not sure that I understand it.

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