§ Sir F. WISEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what is the capital sum expended and what is the cost of the tanker fleet for carrying oil; and what was the equivalent cost in 1914?
Mr. DAVIDSONThe information asked for is as follows:
£ Capital sum expended on tanker fleet 10,782,000 Cost per annum 780,000 Corresponding pre-War figures (i.e., 1913–14): Capital sum expended 248,000 Cost per annum 23,000