HC Deb 16 May 1933 vol 278 c194
36. Mr. RANKIN

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he can state approximately what proportion of British vessels engaged in the coasting trade use oil fuel or coal respectively?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The information is not available in respect of vessels employed in the coasting trade, but it is estimated that about 5 per cent. of all British vessels under 1,000 gross registered tonnage use oil fuel.