Written question asked by Lord Selsdon (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 1996. It was answered by Viscount Goschen (Conservative) on Monday, 22 July 1996 on behalf of the Marine Safety Agency.

Goschen, Viscount

Question: How many British-registered commercial vessels, fishing vessels and yachts there are in each of the following groups: (a) over 100 feet length overall (b) 50 to 100 feet length overall (c) under 50 feet length overall; and How many British-flagged vessels are beneficially owned by non-British nations or foreign institutions or corporations; and What rights, protection, privileges and benefits are available to British-flagged vessels and what obligations and duties may be imposed upon them. - Text of letter from Chief Executive of Marine Safety Agency. Inc table.

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