HC Deb 23 September 1948 vol 456 c168W
Mr. Platts-Mills

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many units of the American fleet have made use of the anchorage and port installations at Gibraltar during the present year; what is the total tonnage involved; and whether payment for these services is made in dollars.

Mr. W. J. Edwards

During the current financial year 70 units of the United States Navy (total tonnage 570,000 tons) have visited Gibraltar. All payments for services rendered have been made in dollars.