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Mr. Golding
asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the British percentage of total world tonnage of ships launched in 1970 and 1971, according to information available to him from international sources.
Mr. Ridley
For the years 1970 and 1971, 5·7 per cent. and 5·0 per cent. respectively of the world gross tonnage was launched by the United Kingdom shipbuilding industry.