HC Deb 29 April 1959 vol 604 c122W
61. Mr. Peyton

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what is the number of ships registered in the United Kingdom which are at present laid up; and what is the total gross registered tonnage.

Mr. Hay

On 1st April. 1959, 183 United Kingdom registered ships of 1,108,300 gross tons were laid up for lack of employment.