§ Mr. Sayeedasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the proposals for a Community ship scrapping scheme put to the European Commission by the European Economic Community Shipowners' Association.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerI have been asked to reply.
We have noted these proposals, which will be fully considered in discussions within the Community aimed at strengthening the position of Community fleets and improving their competitiveness.