HC Deb 17 June 1937 vol 325 cc584-5W
Mr. H. G. Williams

asked the President of the Board of Trade what percentage of the entrances and clearances of the tonnage of shipping entering and clearing to and from United Kingdom ports from and to foreign countries related to foreign ships?

Mr. Stanley

During the year 1936 foreign vessels represented 55 per cent. and 51 per cent., respectively, of the total net tonnage of vessels with cargo that entered and cleared at ports in the United Kingdom from and to foreign countries.