§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the President of the Board of Trade how many of the non-British vessels, chartered for the carrying of the Rumanian grain purchased by the Government, were, at the time of charter, laid up at the Piraeus; what was the date on which each of the vessels was chartered, and the corresponding date of arrival at the port of embarkation, with name of said port; and if he is now in a position to state the rates of freights in each case?
§ Mr. StanleyThe answer to the first part of the question is in the following statement:
Eleven non-British vessels were laid up when chartered. Details as under: