Mr. T. Morrisasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can state the estimated annual carrying capacity of oil tankers under the British flag; and whether he is satisfied that this capacity is sufficient for our war-time requirements?.
§ Mr. StanleyThe estimated capacity of oil tankers under the British flag is 3,700,000 tons. Its annual carrying capacity depends on many varying circumstances, but it is considered to be sufficient to carry the oil estimated to be needed here in war. To meet estimated total requirements, elsewhere as well as in this country, on present forecasts, the services of other tankers will be needed to some extent.