§ 29. Mr. Morganasked the President of the Board of Trade the number of tankers registered under the British flag engaged in the transport of molasses and oil, respectively?
Mr. StanleyThe number of steam and motor oil tankers of 1,000 tons gross and over registered under the British flag, as recorded in the 1937–38 edition of Lloyd's Register Book, is 454. Of this number, 21 are shown in the register book as carrying molasses or petroleum in bulk.