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Ships (Polish Order)

Volume 923: debated on Thursday 23 December 1976

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asked the Secretary of State for Trade what estimate he has made of the effect on the profitability of British carriers which may result from competition from increased Polish cargo capacity built under the recent Anglo-Polish trade deal.

The vessels, bulk carriers of various sizes, will carry cargoes which are in any case reserved to the Polish flag; consequently there will be no effect on the profitability of British carriers.