§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he is aware of the menace to British shipping caused by the registration of British ships under foreign flags and wearing flags of convenience; if he has considered the problems and dangers arising from this practice; and what steps he is now taking to deal with these problems.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterBritish ships are registered under the British flag, and I am not aware of any such practice on the part of British owners. But I am much concerned about the growth of this practice on the part of foreign owners who are outside our jurisdiction.