HC Deb 28 May 1919 vol 116 c1237W
Sir A. WILLIAMSON

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if the German ships which wore interned in Chilean and Peruvian waters, and were, after the signing of the Armistice, delivered to the control of the United States, are to be permanently handed over to that country in addition to the German vessels which were in United States harbours; and if the preponderance of British shipping in the South American trade before the War and its present shortage are being kept in view?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The temporary control of German ships in Chilean and Peruvian waters in no way prejudices the final disposal of these ships, which will be settled by the Peace Conference