HC Deb 18 June 1979 vol 968 c385W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he intends to fund development of solar, wind and wave power through the National Enterprise Board.

Mr. Michael Marshall

No.

NEW ORDERS PLACED FOR UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
(Merchant ships 100 gross tons and over)
1978 First quarter 1979
Gross tons Compensated gross tons Gross tons Compensated gross tons
'000 '000 '000 '000
In United Kingdom yards … … 100 128 58 93
In Overseas yards … … 125 179 34 49
Total … … 225 307 92 142

Mr. Woodall

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what orders for ships have been given by nationalised industries to foreign shipyards since 1 January 1978.

Mr. Michael Marshall

None.

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