HC Deb 27 June 1972 vol 839 c327W
Mr. Raymond Fletcher

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will give details of the further studies which have been conducted in his Department on the commercial possibilities of the "Moby Dick" submarine cargo vessel since the design study was submitted some years ago by the Mitchell Engineering Company.

Mr. Anthony Grant

No studies of this nature have been done in the Department.

Mr. Raymond Fletcher

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will receive representations from, and give non-financial assistance to, commercial interests which wish to revive the concept of the submarine cargo vessel, in view of the potential importance of the Polar route to the Far East.

Mr. Anthony Grant

I would be willing to receive representations.