§ 110. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Transport how many vessels of over 1,000 national registered tonnage have been sold in this country for breaking-up during the past 12 months; and how many of them were sold to continental companies for the same purpose.
§ Mr. BarnesDuring the twelve months ending October 31st, two vessels over 1,000 gross registered tons were sold to shipbreakers in this country, and four to continental shipbreakers. During the present month, three further sanctions have been granted in respect of ships over 1,000 gross registered tons.