HC Deb 23 March 1981 vol 1 cc216-7W
Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he has received any communication from the European Economic Community Commission on the issue of flags of convenience; and, if so, what has been his response.

Mr. Eyre

I have received no communication on this subject from the European Community Commission.

Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he has received any communications from or been engaged in any discussions with the Liberian Shipowners' Council or the General Council of British Shipping concerning the meeting of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in May on the issue of flags of convenience; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eyre

Government Ministers have had no contact with the Liberian Shipowners' Council or the General Council of British Shipping on the forthcoming UNCTAD special session of the committee on shipping. It would be premature to discusss the May meeting with the General Council of British Shipping or any other interested national body until the studies commissioned from UNCTAD officials at the last committee on shipping are available.

Period New Regns. Changes Cessations Copies/Certs Inspections
1979 134461 17883 14903 155305 167225
1980 144504 23209 19527 204763 201982
Percentage Increase 7.5 30 31 32 21

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