§ Colonel ROPNERasked the President of the Board of Trade whether foreign-built ships are subjected to duty on first becoming registered in the United Kingdom; and, if not, whether he will consider the practicability and advisability of imposing such a tax?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANNo, Sir. As regards the second part of the question, I am satisfied that it would be neither practicable nor advisable to impose such a tax.