HC Deb 02 February 1994 vol 236 c764W
Mr. Luff

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he will take to assist the competitive position of the British shipping industry following the German Government's decision to extend tax concessions for investors in shipping companies.

Mr. Norris

A number of non-fiscal measures have been introduced or are proposed, including those announced on 15 December by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport,Hansard, column 698–99. Issues of fiscal policy are primarily for my right hon. and learned friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer.