§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the current policy of Her Majesty's Government in respect of reflagging Kuwaiti oil tankers operating in the Gulf.
§ Mr. MellorThe reflagging of merchant shipping is a commercial and administrative matter. It does not require our approval but does require applicants to satisfy certain requirements imposed by the Department of Transport. These requirements apply to all applicants wherever they originate.