HC Deb 28 February 1927 vol 203 c13
22. Mr. RAMSDEN

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether those shipping facilities which form part of the Canada-West Indies trading agreement are now being provided?

Mr. AMERY

The Canadian Government have recently announced their decision to entrust the fulfilment of that part of the agreement providing for steamship service to the Canadian National Railway; and to put the service into operation as nearly as possible within the time stipulated by the agreement.

Mr. ROY WILSON

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether these steamers will have suitable accommodation for first-class passengers?

Mr. AMERY

I cannot answer offhand. I presume that they will contain all the accommodation stipulated for in the agreement.

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