HC Deb 18 April 1929 vol 227 c422W
Viscount SANDON

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many ships and with what tonnage, British and otherwise, have been sunk as a result of striking mines since Armistice Day?

Mr. HACKING

Forty-nine British vessels totalling 24,268 tons gross have been sunk as the result of striking mines since 11th November, 1918. I am not in a position to give the corresponding particulars relating to foreign ships.