Marine Coatings and Anti-fouling Paints

HC Deb 18 April 1985 vol 77 c245W

Mr. Viggers

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the contribution to the British economy by the manufacturers of marine coatings and anti-fouling paints.

Mr. Trippier

Production of marine paints by companies in the United Kingdom replying to the Government's "Business Monitor" inquiries is as follows.

Value of sales in the year to 30 September 1984
	£ million
Ships bottom compositions	20.6
Other marine paints	16.6

I understand that well over half of this is exported, though detailed figures are not available.