§ 119. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Transport how many vessels were lost during 1949; how many of the losses were caused by mines; and how many lives were lost.
§ Mr. BarnesDuring 1949 64 British vessels registered in the United Kingdom, of which 29 were of over 100 gross tons, were lost involving the deaths of 49 persons. In addition 10 deaths were reported from marine casualties which did not result in the loss of the ships involved. Only one of the ships referred to was lost as a result of striking a mine, with the loss of one life.