HC Deb 09 April 1919 vol 114 cc2068-9W
Mr. JESSON

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Shipping Controller if he can state what was the freight of coal from Cardiff to Genoa for June, 1914, 1916, 1917, and 1918, respectively; and what was the average freight charged for coal during 1916, 1917, and 1918 from British ports to Uruguay, Chile, Portugal, Greece, and British India, respectively?

Colonel WILSON

The information desired by the hon. Member is as follows:

(1) Freight rate for coal from Cardiff to Genoa:

June, 1914 … … 7s. 3d.
June, 1916 … … 69s.
June, 1917 … … 59s. 6d.
June, 1918 … … No fixed rates,
coal being shipped in Italian vessels, employed by the Italian Government and in British requisitioned vessels at special rates.

(2) The average freight charged for coal to Uruguay, Chile, Portugal, Greece, and British India:

1916. 1917. 1918.
Uruguay 52s. 9d. 95s. 120s.
Chile No fixtures — —
Portugal 32s. 65s. 3d. 100s.
Greece No fixtures — —
British India No fixtures — —