HC Deb 12 June 1989 vol 154 c336W
Mr. Muffin

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what was the country of origin of the coal discharged at Teesport by the MM Ave between 7 and 13 May; and at which port it was loaded.

Mr. Portillo

The origin of the Ave's cargo is not known, but I understand it was loaded at Maputo, Mozambique. The country of origin of a cargo is not a matter which is relevant to the responsibilities of the Department.