Merchant Shipping (New Launchings)

HC Deb 02 July 1958 vol 590 cc86-7W

Mr. P. Williams

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what tonnage of shipping was launched in the United Kingdom in the first six months of this year; and how this compares with the first six months of last year.

Mr. T. G. D. Galbraith

Approximately 620,000 gross tons of new merchant shipping were launched in United Kingdom shipyards during the first six months of 1958, compared with 560,000 gross tons during the corresponding period of 1957.

Mr. P. Williams

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what tonnage of shipping was launched in the north-east in the first six months of this year; and how this compares with the first six months of last year.

Mr. T. G. D. Galbraith

Approximately 290,000 gross tons were launched in shipyards on the north east coast during January to June, 1958, compared with 270,000 gross tons during the first half of 1957.