HC Deb 18 December 1935 vol 307 cc1767-8W
Mr. AMMON

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he will make a statement concerning the trouble on His Majesty's Ship "Tern"

— Frozen Beef and Mutton. Fresh Beef and Mutton. Fresh Pork. Preserved Meat. Fresh Milk. Condensed Milk. Margarine
£ £ £ £ £ £ £
1932 … … 145,000* 200(a) 3,500(a) 16,000(b) 13,000(a) 90,000(a) 7,000(a)
400(b)
1933 … … 130,000* 250(a) 2,700(a) 17,000(b) 13,000(a) 92,000(a) 6,000(a)
1,600(b)
1934 … … 140,000* 500(a) 2,500(a) 18,000(b) 15,000(a) 79,000(a) 5,000(a)
1,600(b) 7,700(b)
(a) Supplied from the United Kingdom, excluding the Irish Free State.
(b) Supplied by the British Dominions or Colonies.
* Approximately 97 per cent. of Dominion origin, the remaining 3 per cent. being foreign.

In addition to the figures given above purchases of meat are arranged locally by His Majesty's ships when cruising,

which led to Lieut.-Commander E. G. Welchman being relieved of his command?

Lord STANLEY

I regret that I shall not be in a position to make any statement until the report of the Court of Inquiry held on the Station has reached the Admiralty.