§ 31. Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the total amount of tonnage laid down in shipbuilding in Great Britain and in the rest of the world, respectively, in the last quarter of 1930?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMAccording to information furnished by Lloyd's Register of Shipping, the total tonnage of merchant vessels of 100 tons gross and upwards, commenced during the quarter ended 31st December, 1930, in Great Britain was 131,995 tons gross, and in the rest of the world 288,666 tons gross.
§ Captain CAZALETCan the right hon. Gentleman say how that amount compares with previous quarters?
§ Mr. GRAHAMI am afraid it is true of this country and the rest of the world that there has been a steady decline since 1929.
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDHas not the decline in this country been much more marked?
§ Mr. GRAHAMYes, I am sorry to add that up to a point that is true.