§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYasked the Minister of Labour how many Yorkshire keels and Humber craft were commandeered during the War; how many of these have been returned to trade how many remain fit for use but 1984W are not yet returned to trade; and when it is proposed to return them in view of the grave shortage of these vessels?
Colonel WILSONI have been asked to reply. The Ministry of Shipping requisitioned 106 Yorkshire keels and Humber craft during the War: of these 101 have been returned to trade and three lost, while two others which are fit for use are being reconditioned preparatory to being returned.