§ Mr. Tom Coxasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the percentage of British-made goods leaving the United Kingdom for export and which have been carried on British-registered ships in the last year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerI have been asked to reply.
In 1985, United Kingdom registered vessels carried 35 per cent. of the value (23 per cent. of the weight) of United Kingdom exports. Information is not available separately for exports which were British-made.