HC Deb 19 March 1975 vol 888 cc446-7W
Mr. Dodsworth

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what percentage of shipbuilding in the United Kingdom is carried out for export, for British defence industries and for United Kingdom investment.

Mr. Meacher:

Of the vessels of 100 gross tons or over reported as completed in United Kingdom commercial yards during 1974, naval vessels for export and merchant vessels for Commonwealth and foreign registration accounted for 30 per cent. of the total value; vessels for the Ministry of Defence 17 per cent. and vessels for other United Kingdom merchant registration 53 per cent.