§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Shipping Controller if he will state the number of German sailing vessels in Chilean ports on the conclusion of the Armistice; whether these ships are in condition for service; what it is intended to do with them; and what number have so far been put to service?
Colonel WILSONAt the conclusion of the Armistice there were in Chilean ports fifty-seven German sailing vessels, none of which have been put into service or are in a condition for service at present. The ultimate disposal will be determined by the Reparation Commission under the Peace Treaty.