How many people were employed in the merchant shipbuilding industry in the United Kingdom in (a) 1974, (b) 1979 and (c) 1992. - Includes figures. (Previously printed with wrong answer at 218 c589W in Daily Part).

How many people were employed in the merchant shipbuilding industry in the United Kingdom in (a) 1974, (b) 1979 and (c) 1992. - Includes figures. (Previously printed with wrong answer at 218 c589W in Daily Part).

How many people were employed in the merchant shipbuilding industry in the United Kingdom in (a) 1974, (b) 1979 and (c) 1992. (Wrong answer printed in Daily Part. Reprinted correctly at 219 c55W). (Not in Bound Volume).

How many people were employed in the merchant shipbuilding industry in the United Kingdom in (a) 1974, (b) 1979 and (c) 1992. (Wrong answer printed in Daily Part. Reprinted correctly at 219 c55W). (Not in Bound Volume).

What consideration has been given to increasing the total amout of money alllocated to the Government Assistance for Training Scheme for the shipping industry. - Inc figure.

What consideration has been given to increasing the total amout of money alllocated to the Government Assistance for Training Scheme for the shipping industry. - Inc figure.

If he will give details of what proportion of the total allocation for the Government Assistance for Training Scheme in the shipping industry has gone towards (a) officer cadet recruitment and (b) financial assistance for existing officers to upgrade their qualifications, in each financial year since 1988-89. - Inc table.

If he will give details of what proportion of the total allocation for the Government Assistance for Training Scheme in the shipping industry has gone towards (a) officer cadet recruitment and (b) financial assistance for existing officers to upgrade their qualifications, in each financial year since 1988-89. - Inc table.

If he will give details of the amount of money allocated by his Department for the Government Assistance for Training Scheme in the shipping industry in each financial year since 1988-89; and whether the allocated amount was duly spent in each of the above years. - Inc table.

If he will give details of the amount of money allocated by his Department for the Government Assistance for Training Scheme in the shipping industry in each financial year since 1988-89; and whether the allocated amount was duly spent in each of the above years. - Inc table.

If the proposed crew changes on the British registered ship `Pacific Crane' following its arrival in Japan are compatible with the officer nationality requirements of the United Kingdom Register of Shipping.

If the proposed crew changes on the British registered ship `Pacific Crane' following its arrival in Japan are compatible with the officer nationality requirements of the United Kingdom Register of Shipping.

What procedures are in place for consultation with his Department about crew changes on the United Kingdom-registered ship `Pacific Crane', following its arrival in Japan in connection with a cargo of plutonium; and if he will give details of the proposed crew changes.

What procedures are in place for consultation with his Department about crew changes on the United Kingdom-registered ship `Pacific Crane', following its arrival in Japan in connection with a cargo of plutonium; and if he will give details of the proposed crew changes.

What progress has been made on the ratification of Maritime Conventions Nos. (a) 163, (b) 164, (c) 165, (d) 166, (e) 173 and (f) 176. - Includes ref to Cm 658.

What progress has been made on the ratification of Maritime Conventions Nos. (a) 163, (b) 164, (c) 165, (d) 166, (e) 173 and (f) 176. - Includes ref to Cm 658.

What steps he has taken to implement the recommendations in the Joint Government/Industry Working Party Report on British Shipping: Challenges and Opportunities.

What steps he has taken to implement the recommendations in the Joint Government/Industry Working Party Report on British Shipping: Challenges and Opportunities.

If he will list the number of merchant ships owned and registered in the United Kingdom for each year since 1979. - Table given.

If he will list the number of merchant ships owned and registered in the United Kingdom for each year since 1979. - Table given.

If he will give details of the number of merchant navy officers that have upgraded their qualification under the GAFT scheme for each of the years since it started. - Inc table.

If he will give details of the number of merchant navy officers that have upgraded their qualification under the GAFT scheme for each of the years since it started. - Inc table.

If he will give details of the numbers of seafarers, recruited under the GAFT scheme, trained on foreign flag vessels, including the flags of the Crown and Dependent Territories, specifying which flag, for each year since the scheme was started. - Inc table of number of seafarers recruited under the...

If he will give details of the numbers of seafarers, recruited under the GAFT scheme, trained on foreign flag vessels, including the flags of the Crown and Dependent Territories, specifying which flag, for each year since the scheme was started. - Inc table of number of seafarers recruited under the...

If he will name the broker responsible for chartering merchant vessels for the Government.

If he will name the broker responsible for chartering merchant vessels for the Government.

If he will detail the procedure for government procurement of civilian merchant vessels.

If he will detail the procedure for government procurement of civilian merchant vessels.

If he will outline the procedures which govern the testing of prototype life-saving equipment on (a) operational ferries and (b) other vessels. - Includes ref to Department's publication, "Survey of Life-Saving Appliances; volume 2".

If he will outline the procedures which govern the testing of prototype life-saving equipment on (a) operational ferries and (b) other vessels. - Includes ref to Department's publication, "Survey of Life-Saving Appliances; volume 2".

If he will list those qualifications required by port and sea-going general purpose staff employed as crew members of a catamaran.

If he will list those qualifications required by port and sea-going general purpose staff employed as crew members of a catamaran.

Operation and management of the RMS St. Helena with particular reference to the proposed working conditions of the officers and ratings.

Operation and management of the RMS St. Helena with particular reference to the proposed working conditions of the officers and ratings.