HC Deb 09 June 1980 vol 986 c49W
19. Mr. Urwin

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if, in view of the ability of the Doxford engine to run on coal/ oil/water emulsions, he will endeavour to ensure the establishment of a coal emulsion pilot plant in Sunderland.

Mr. Michael Marshall

I am not aware of any market for such emulsions : it has not been established that the Doxford engine or other marine diesels can run on coal/oil/water emulsions.

ORDERS ON HAND IN BRITISH YARDS AT END OF PERIOD
Naval Vessels Third quarter 1979 Merchant Ships (100 gross registered tons and over) First quarter 1980
Number Displacement tons Estimated value Number Compensated gross registered tons Estimated value
'000 £ million '000 £ million
Total of which : 45 144 1,821 92 602 517
British Shipbuilders 45 144 1,821 58 544 475

Sources :

Business Monitor PQ 370

Department of Industry