§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has held with fishermen's organisations about his proposals on light dues.
§ 43. Mr. Macdonaldasked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received about the impact of the extension of light dues on fishing vessels.
§ Mr. David MitchellSome 57 representative bodies were consulted about our proposals. Written and oral representations were made by 30 bodies, and my noble Friend, the Minister for Aviation and Shipping, received a delegation from the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations, the Scottish Fishermen's Federation and the Cornish Inshore Fishermen's Federation.