HC Deb 15 May 1939 vol 347 cc1007-8W
Sir D. Thomson

asked the President of the Board of Trade what was the number of trawlers registered under the Merchant Shipping Act in the United Kingdom on the 1st January, 1930, 1935, 1938 and 1939?

Mr. Cross

The number of steam and motor trawlers included in the number of fishing vessels registered under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, at ports in the United Kingdom on the 1st January in each of the years 1930, 1935 and 1938 was 1,619, 1,699 and 1,578, respectively. The figure for the 1st January, 1939, will not be available for some time.

Sir D. Thomson

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the number of trawlers at present under construction in the United Kingdom for United Kingdom owners?

Mr. Cross

According to information supplied by Lloyd's Register of Shipping, there are four trawlers under construction in United Kingdom yards for United Kingdom owners.