HC Deb 17 June 1903 vol 123 c1174
MR. CHARLES M'ARTHUR (Liverpool, Exchange)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Board of Trade whether he is now in a position to state what reduction it is intended to make in the light dues; and whether the reduction will be retrospective.

THE PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. BONAR LAW,) Glasgow, Blackfriars

It is proposed to reduce the dues levied by the general lighthouse authorities by 12½ per cent., and to make the reduction take effect from the 1st April last.