HC Deb 07 March 1967 vol 742 cc247-8W
83. Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Minister of Technology how many gross registered tons of tankers were launched in 1956 and 1966, respectively; and what percentage of total launchings for the year each represented.

Mr. Dell

Launchings of tankers from United Kingdom yards amounted to 518,126 gross registered tons in 1956 and 244,036 gross registered tons in 1966, representing 37.5 per cent. and 22.5 per cent. respectively of total launchings from United Kingdom yards in those years.