§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what is the annual cost to the taxpayer of the administration of lighthouses under the control of the Northern Lighthouse Board; how much of this relates to lighthouses in the Isle of Man; and what contribution is made by the Isle of Man Government towards the cost;
(2) how much was spent on the improvement carried out on the lighthouse keepers' houses on Davaar island; what has been recovered of this cost by subsequent sale or letting of the houses; and what charges have been made on public funds to cover the costs involved.
§ Mr. RidleyI shall answer these questions shortly.