§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the President of the Board of Trade the approximate tonnage of tankers constructed in Great Britain during 1931 and 1932, and the tonnage represented by orders placed during the first 10 months of the present year, respectively?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe approximate tonnage of tankers constructed in Great Britain during 1931 amounted to 270,000 tons gross, and during 1932 to 5,000 tons gross. Orders for tankers placed during the first 10 months of 1933 represented a tonnage of approximately 4,000 tons gross.