HC Deb 10 February 1983 vol 36 cc452-3W
Mr. Woolmer

asked the Minister for Trade what was the percentage contribution to the earnings of United Kingdom flag ships in cross trades arising under each of the main categories of shipping activity such as tankers, bulk cargo, liner trade and so on.

Mr. Sproat

[pursuant to his reply, 9 February 1983, c. 350]: The latest available information is as follows:

Ships owned and operated by the United Kingdom
Liners 38
Dry Bulk 8
Tanker 54

These percentages do not take into account United Kingdom-owned ships chartered out to foreign operators which may be employed in the cross-trades.