HC Deb 14 March 1935 vol 299 c588W
Mr. RANKIN

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of manned and unwatched lights, together with lighted buoys, that have been extinguished during the past six months on the costs of Great Britain, and the reasons for their not operating correctly?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

Three manned or watched lights, 20 unwatched lights and 45 lighted buoys have been extinguished for Varying periods during the past six months. The failure to operate is generally due to heavy weather.