§ Mr. John Evansasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many very large crude carriers have been cancelled by Harland and Wolff Ltd., Belfast; which companies had ordered them; and what compensation was paid.
§ Mr. OrmeOrders for three ships each of 333,000 deadweight tonnes have been cancelled by Harland and Wolff Ltd. All had been ordered by the Maritime Fruit Group. The matter of compensation is the responsibility of Harland and Wolff Ltd. as a joint stock limited liability company and I do not consider it would be appropriate to release details.