HC Deb 06 November 1945 vol 415 cc1219-20W
Mr. Turner-Samuels

asked the Minister of War Transport what steps are being taken to free tanker tonnage for normal use.

Mr. Barnes

By agreement among all countries concerned, tanker tonnage ceased to come under the control of the United Maritime Authority at the end of last month. The extent to which our own circumstances make it necessary to main- tain some form of control over British tankers is a matter now under my consideration.