HC Deb 06 June 1946 vol 423 cc366-7W
Sir B. Neven-Spence

asked the Minister of Transport what percentage increases in steamship charges have been sanctioned in the case of the North of Scotland and Orkney and Shetland Steam Navigation Company, Limited, the Orkney Steam Navigation Company, Limited, the Orkney Direct Line, and Bremner and Company, respectively.

Mr. Barnes

The following increases upon prewar rates have been sanctioned since the vessels were released from requisition on and March:

Not exceeding Per cent,
(i) North of Scotand and Orkney and Shetland Steam Navigation Company 77⅔
(ii) The Orkney Direct Line 77⅔
(iii) The Orkney Steam Navigation Company 75
(iv) Bremner and Company 75

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