§ Mr. Prescottasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) how many ships, and of what total tonnage, were owned by British Rail Shipping in 1962 and 1972; what amount was chartered; and how many of these were under the British flag;
(2) how many ships, and of what total tonnage, were owned by the Central Electricity Board in 1962 and 1972; what amount was chartered; and how many of these were under the British flag;
(3) how many ships, and of what total tonnage, were owned by the Post Office in 1962 and 1972; what amount was chartered; and how many of these were under the British flag;
(4) how many ships, and of what total tonnage, were owned by British Steel in its first year of operation and in 1972; what amount was chartered; and how many were under the British flag;
(5) how many ships and of what total tonnage were owned by the gas industry in 1962 and 1972; what amount were chartered; and how many were under the British flag.
§ Mr. OnslowI regret that this information is not readily available.