HC Deb 21 May 1979 vol 967 c29W
34. Mr. David Price

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what steps he proposes to take, both through the international organisations of which the United Kingdom is a member and through direct contact, to persuade other maritime nations from subsidising their mercantile fleets and to subscribe to an open seas policy.

Mr. Tebbit

I intend to oppose discriminatory measures which are contrary to the interests of the United Kingdom shipping industry.

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