HC Deb 19 February 1930 vol 235 cc1352-3
9. Commander SOUTH BY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can give the number and names of British ships which have been seized by the American Government within the prescribed ocean limits as the result of the prohibition enforcement campaign within the last six months; and whether we have made any protests in respect of any of them and, if so, which?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

According to my information, six British vessels suspected of being engaged in the illicit liquor trade have been seized by the United States Preventive authorities during the last six months. No protests have been made in any of the above cases. With the hon. and gallant Member's permission, I will circulate the names and details in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following are the names and details:

The "Jupie," of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, 22nd August.

The Bahamian schooner "Betty R," 24th August (subsequently released with her cargo of liquor).

The "O.C.L.," of Belize, British Hon duras, 4th November (also released).

The "Flor del Mar," of Halifax, Nova Scotia, 3rd December.

The Newfoundland steamship "Mary Mother of Elizabeth," 10th December, and

The "Irene," of Weymouth, Nova

Scotia, 26th December.