HC Deb 29 January 1929 vol 224 c739
3. Mr. WELLOCK

asked the President of the Board of Trade the total sum paid by the Exchequer to date on behalf of British nationals in settlement of pre-War debts owing to German and other enemy nationals?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

The total amount paid in respect of the debts referred to by the hon. Member is £860,383.

Mr. WELLOCK

Does any portion of that sum represent the difference between what the British nationals paid to the

The following STATEMENT shows the Gross Tonnage of Vessels of 100 Tons Gross and upwards belonging to Great Britain and Ireland in 1913, 1920 and 1928, as published by Lloyd's Register of Shipping, distinguishing in 1928 the motor vessels and the steamers fitted for burning oil fuel. The latter particulars are not available in respect of 1913 and 1920.
— 1913. 1920. 1928.
Tons. Tons. Tons. Per cent. of total.
Sailing vessels 422,293 219,771 121,349 0.6
Steamers fitted for burning oil fuel. 18,273,944 18,110,653 5,329,350 26.8
Steamers not fitted for burning oil fuel. 12,888,003 64.9
Motor vessels 1,536,048 7.7
Total 18,696,237 18,330,424 19,875,350 100.0
It should be noted that oil is not always used in steamers fitted for burning oil fuel, as such installations can readily be replaced by coal-burning fittings should coal be the more suitable fuel in the circumstances.