§ 7. Mr. D. GRENFELLasked the President of the Board of Trade the number of British vessels laid up and the total tonnage at the end of the years 1933, 1932, 1931 and 1930, respectively; and the amount of cargo tonnage built in each of those years in United Kingdom shipyards?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANAs the answer includes a number of figures, I will circulate it in the OFFICIAL. REPORT. I
| The following statement shows the number and net tonnage of mercantile vessels launched at ports in the United Kingdom during each of the years 1930 to 1933, as reported to the Board of Trade. Separate particulars in respect of cargo tonnage built are not so reported. | ||||||
| Year. | Built for British Owners. | Built for Foreigners. | Total | |||
| Number of vessels. | Tons net. | Number of vessels. | Tons net. | Number of vessels. | Tons net. | |
| 1930 | 776 | 545,011 | 170 | 334,884 | 946 | 879,895 |
| 1931 | 387 | 217,430 | 41 | 80,961 | 428 | 298,391 |
| 1932 | 283 | 102,233 | 19 | 10,838 | 302 | 113,071 |
| 1933* | 392 | 83,574 | 8 | 863 | 400 | 84,437 |
| *Figures subject to slight correction. |