§ 71. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what proportion of oil, destined for the United Kingdom, was carried during 1954 from the Persian Gulf in vessels sailing under the flag of other nationalities; and what steps are being taken to insist on the utilisation of British-registered vessels for this purpose.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterI regret that this information is not available. The answer to the second part of the hon. Member's Question is, None. Her Majesty's Government are strongly opposed to any attempt by Governments to impose conditions involving preference for particular flags.