HC Deb 23 January 1940 vol 356 cc434-5W
Mr. Shinwell

asked the Minister of Shipping the difference between the rates paid to shipowners for the requisitioning of vessels and the rate paid to the Ministry by other Government Departments using the vessels; and what amounts have accrued to the Ministry of Shipping as a result of these transactions?

Sir A. Salter

No payment is made to the Ministry of Shipping by other Government Departments in respect of the use of requisitioned vessels; appropriate rates of freight will be taken in order that those Departments may complete their trading accounts. The rates quoted are compiled on the basis of the running costs of the vessels, due regard being had to the rates of hire and war risks insurance.