§ Mr. Ridleyasked the Minister of Transport what losses have been incurred by the United Kingdom shipping industry as the result of subsidies paid by Governments of Commonwealth countries to ships within their control engaged in international trade.
§ Mr. MarplesWhile no Commonwealth Government pays direct operating subsidies to its ships some provide capital for fleet development. International trade within the control of some Commonwealth Governments normally has to be carried in their national ships. The consequent losses to United Kingdom ships cannot however be accurately determined.