HC Deb 13 December 1984 vol 69 c571W
38. Sir John Farr

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will introduce fiscal improvements designed to reverse the decline in the number of ships owned and registered in the United Kingdom.

Mr. John Moore

I have noted my hon. Friend's suggestion. It has already been announced that the next Finance Bill will include a provision to give greater flexibility in the use of writing down allowances for new ships.

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