HC Deb 03 April 1922 vol 152 cc1875-6W
Mr. MYERS

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of vessels entering the ports of the United Kingdom which are owned or under the direct control of the Commonwealth Government of Australia?

Mr. BALDWIN

I am informed that 29 vessels owned or under the direct con- trol of the Commonwealth Government of Australia are now engaged in the trade between Australia and this country, namely, 26 cargo vessels and three new passenger and cargo liners.