HC Deb 12 May 1982 vol 23 c250W
Mr. Prescott

asked the Minister for Trade what is his estimate of the tonnage of British-registered tankers and cargo vessels at present laid up.

Mr. Sproat

Figures published by the General Council of British Shipping show United Kingdom registered deadweight tonnage laid up for lack of employment of 131,000 dwt for dry cargo vessels and 1,643,000 dwt for tankers at 31 March 1982.