9. Mr. TREVELYAN THOMSONasked 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-LISTERDuring 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.
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERI think not.
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERNo. I should certainly want notice of that question.
§ Mr. J. BECKETTWere they bought by British firms?
§ Mr. CONNOLLYIn addition to the tonnage handed over, has there been any other tonnage seized?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERPerhaps the hon. Member will give me notice of something which is quite a separate question. I am not sure that I understand it.