HC Deb 19 October 1939 vol 352 cc1071-2W
Mr. Maclean

asked the Minister of Shipping whether he is aware of the increases on freight carried in coastal ships to the Western Isles; that the freight charge on coal is now 13s. per ton as compared with 7s. per ton two months ago, and the freight charge on the East Coast route is now 22s. 6d. as against 8s. 6d.; and what steps he is taking to prevent such profiteering?

Sir J. Gilmour

In view of the extra expenses to which shipping is subject in present conditions, an increase in freights is to be expected. I would ask the hon. Member to give me full particulars of the cases which he quotes and I will have them investigated at once.

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