HC Deb 27 November 1946 vol 430 cc323-4W
Mr. Dodds-Parker

asked the Minister of Transport what action he is taking to maintain an adequate sea service to East African ports until liners are reconverted.

Mr. Barnes

I am employing the transport "Winchester Castle" to supplement existing commercial services to East Africa and South Africa pending the reconversion of other liners and other transports will be used as available. Space on the "Winchester Castle" which carries 876 passengers, is shared between East and South Africa according to relative requirements.