HC Deb 16 March 1926 vol 193 cc264-5W
Mr. HAYES

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many of the estimated 800 Class 2 ships are of 1,600 to 3,000 tons, how many of 3,001 to 6,000 tons, how many of 6,001 to 10,000 tons, how many of 10,001 to 15,000, how many of 15,001 to 21,000 tons, and how many over 21,000 tons; and, if these statistics are not available, will he take steps to secure them?

Mr. SPOOR

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many of the estimated 2,000 Class 3 ships are of 1,600 to 3,000 tons; how many of 3,001 to 6,000 tons; how many of 6,001 to 10,000 tons; how many of 10,001 to 15,000 tons; how many of 15,001 to 21,000 tons; how many over 21,000 tons; and, if these statistics are not available, will he take steps to secure them?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

The information required is not at the moment available, but I am having it prepared, and will forward it to the hon. Members as soon as it is ready.