§ 21. Mr. Dayasked the President of the Board of Trade the number of ships that have been granted provisional certificates of British registry by His Majesty's consuls abroad for the 12 months ended the last convenient date?
§ Mr. StanleySeventy-five ships were granted provisional certificates of British registry during the 12 months ended 28th February last.
§ Mr. DayHow many shipowners have applied for registration of ships that did not comply with the ordinary requirements?
§ Mr. StanleyI am afraid I cannot say.