Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Brian Wilson (Labour), on Thursday, 19 December 1991, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 48 members in total.
DECLINE IN THE MERCHANT FLEET (No.2)
That this House recognises with sadness and anger that the latest transfers to flags of convenience by British shipowners, Andrew Weir and Blue Star, will take the number of United Kingdom-registered ships over 500 gross registered tons to under 300 for the first time since records were kept; regrets the loss of still more jobs for British officers and ratings; condemns the flagrant disregard for national interest inherent in the run-down of the Merchant Navy; recalls with respect the service given to this country, in times of peace and war, by a great industry which the Tories have now decided is dispensable; and looks forward to the election of a government which will act to defend and expand upon the pitifully small number of Red Ensigns which the Tory brand of patriotism has allowed to survive on the seaways of the world.
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- 442
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- 1991-92
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- Flags of convenience Merchant shipping Shipping
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