§ Dr. McDonaldasked the Secretary of State for Transport why his analysis of the total number of sea cruise passengers leaving United Kingdom ports by nationality of vessel is commercially confidential.
§ Mr. David MitchellUsually only one or two companies operate cruises under the same flag in any year. In these circumstances, the analysis referred to, which is derived from data obtained from cruise operators, is not published to avoid revealing information about individual companies. This approach is in line with the rules laid down in the recently published Government statistical service code of practice on handling data obtained from statistical inquiries.
§ Dr. McDonaldasked the Secretary of. State for Transport if he will list in the Official Report for each year since 1977 the total number of sea cruise passengers arriving at United Kingdom ports.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe information requested is as follows:
Number of sea cruise passengers arriving at United Kingdom ports Thousands 1977 91 1978 76 1979 86 1980 90 1981 81 1982 43 1983 59