§ Mr. BOWENasked the Postmaster-General the number of British mail bags (letters and parcels, separately) entrusted to foreign ships at the port of Liverpool during three weeks, 1st January to 28th January, 1930; to what extent, if any, British ships were available for conveyance of those mails; and whether it is the practice to utilise British services when available in preference to those of foreign ships?
§ Mr. LEES-SMITHNo British mails were embarked on foreign ships at Liverpool during the period 1st–28th January mentioned by my hon. Friend. It is the practice to use British services when suitable and available, in preference to foreign.