HC Deb 12 June 1968 vol 766 cc48-9W
Rear-Admiral Morgan Giles

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is his estimate of the accumulated loss of earnings incurred by the four British ships being detained in the Suez Canal for the past 12 months.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

I understand that loss of earnings may amount to about half a million pounds.

Rear-Admiral Morgan Giles

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the ships currently detained in the Suez Canal are insured partially or completely in London; and what is the total sum involved.

Mr. Dell

The insurance against war risk perils in respect of the hulls of the four British vessels is underwritten entirely in the United Kingdom; the sum involved is £4¼ million. The liability of British insurers in respect of the hulls of the remaining vessels is estimated at £7 million.

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