§ Sir Paul Bryanasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what information he has as to the fiscal and other financial regimes applicable to investment in shipping in each of the member countries of the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. MooreA study of this subject has been undertaken by the OECD Maritime Transport Committee. I shall arrange for details obtained in connection with that study to be sent to my hon. Friend.
§ Sir Paul Bryanasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the net present value to the shipowner of the fiscal regimes applicable to investment in shipping in each of the member countries of the European Economic Community, expressed as a proportion of the capital and running costs of a typical ship.
§ Mr. MooreOfficial estimates are not available. I understand that work on this subject has been commissioned by the General Council of British Shipping.