HC Deb 18 July 1927 vol 209 cc23-5
36. Mr. KELLY (for Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY)

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what was the total British merchant-ship tonnage lost during the Great War by the action of enemy cruisers, enemy submarines, moored and floating mines, and other causes, respectively, but not including merchant ships seized in enemy ports on the outbreak of War?

Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAM

The total British merchant-ship tonnage lost during the War, by the enemy action specified, amounted to 7,830,855 tons. The particulars have been collected in the form of a table, which, with the hon. and gallant Member's permission, I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the table:

in parks and other public open spaces after every holiday; from what local authorities he has recently received draft by-laws dealing with this nuisance; and whether such by-laws have in all cases been confirmed?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Sir Kingsley Wood)

My right hon. Friend's attention has been called to this matter. By-laws have been confirmed for the town councils of Birmingham and Richmond (Surrey) and the urban district council of Bexley. By-laws submitted by the urban district council of Dartford, the parish council of Great Missenden, and the trustees of the Alexandra Palace are now under consideration. My right hon. Friend will be fully prepared to consider any proposals for by-laws put before him by other local authorities. I may add that, where Section 81 of the Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1907, is in force, it is an offence to deposit litter or rubbish in a recreation ground under the control of a local authority.

Mr. HURD

Has the London County Council made any approaches in this matter in view of the many parks we have in London where this litter abounds?

Sir K. WOOD

I must have notice of that question.

Mr. HARRIS

Will the Minister of Health consider publishing the appeal made by His Majesty last year at High-gate on this matter which would have a great effect?

Sir W. DAVISON

Will the Parliamentary Secretary consider the possibility of circularising the local authorities in London who have not made up their minds as to the desirability of doing so, and possibly His Majesty's appeal might be sent with the Circular.

Sir K. WOOD

I will consider both those matters.