§ Mr. ROSS TAYLORasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the danger to vessels engaged in the coasting trade arising from the fact that the buoy marking the Stone Banks shoal, in the western approach to Harwich from the south, is unlit and that the green light on Walton pier is of poor visibility, he will take steps to ensure that the former is replaced by a lighted buoy and the latter is increased in power, so as to make for the greater safety of the increasing number of those who have to rely upon those aids to navigation when approaching or leaving Harwich by night?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI have ascertained that the Corporation of Trinity House, who are responsible for maintaining the Stone Banks Buoy, will be prepared to consider any evidence furnished to them as to the extent to which the lighting of the buoy could he regarded as an improvement necessary in the interests of general navigation. As regards the 249W green light on Walton pier, it is understood that the duty of the pier company does not extend to the provision of a passing light for the benefit of navigation but is restricted to marking the seaward end of the pier so that traffic can safely avoid it, for which purpose the light, in the opinion of the Elder Brethren, is sufficient.