HC Deb 22 December 1938 vol 342 cc3118-9W
Mr. R. Gibson

asked the President of the Board of Trade what are the lighthouses in Scotland that are equipped with radio-transmitting installations; and in what lighthouses in Scotland it is proposed to instal such equipment?

Mr. Stanley

The following isolated light stations under the management of the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses have been equipped with radiotelephony installations:

Chickens Rock. Sule Skerry.
Ailsa Craig. Auskerry.
Dhuheartach. Copinsay.
Skerryvore. Pentland Skerries.
Hyskeir. Bell Rock.
Barra Head. North Carr Light Vessel.
Monach.
Flannan Islands. Isle of May.
Rona. Bass Rock.

In addition, the Muckle Flugga and Fidra lighthouses are being equipped with this installation.

Mr. Kelly

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will state the number of keepers employed by Trinity House at rock stations and at land stations, respectively?

Mr. Stanley

I am informed by the Trinity House that there are 110 keepers employed at rock stations and 69 keepers at land stations.