§ Sir P. Macdonaldasked the Minister of Transport the number of first class pas- 146W sages and the number of tourist class passages allotted on passenger ships sailing from this country to Australia since January, 1947; and in what proportion the accommodation for first class and tourist class passages is allotted.
§ Mr. BarnesDuring the period 1st January to 22nd March, 541 first class and 732 tourist class passages were booked by the shipping lines concerned in commercial sailings to Australia; in addition, 114 saloon class passages were booked in cargo ships. The proportion of accommodation allotted to first and tourist class respectively is determined by the shipping company according to the accommodation available. During the same period, 964 passages were also provided in a civilian transport.