HC Deb 08 December 1931 vol 260 cc1705-6W
Mr. LOGAN

asked the President of the Board of Trade the contribution from the United Kingdom towards maintaining, in accordance with Articles 36 and 37 of the Safety Convention, a service in the North Atlantic for the destruction or removal of derelicts, for the study and observation of ice conditions and for ice patrol; and what is the estimated cost for 1932–33?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The last contribution paid by the United Kingdom, namely that for the 1930 season, was £12,914 9s. 3d. The account for the 1931 season has not yet been submitted by the United States Government, but the amount taken in the estimates is £14,500. The estimated amount for 1932–33 is £16,500.