HC Deb 04 November 1959 vol 612 c43W
55. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Transport what is the tonnage under construction in United Kingdom shipyards for registration abroad.

Mr. Hay

At the end of September, the tonnage of merchant ships under construction in the United Kingdom for registration abroad was 231,512 gross tons.

56. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Transport what was the tonnage commenced in United Kingdom shipyards during the third quarter of this year.

Mr. Hay

During the third quarter of 1959, work was started on 63 ships of 313,183 gross tons.