HC Deb 18 May 1976 vol 911 cc501-2W
Mr. Henderson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied that the existing statutory powers of the harbourmaster at Peterhead are adequate for all current and expected future needs.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

The powers to control the movement of ships which are either currently available to the harbourmaster, or can be made available under byelaws, are sufficient for this purpose.

Mr. Henderson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the form of investigation into the suggestion that consideration be given to merging the two harbour authorities at Peterhead.

Mr. Gregor MacKenzie

I have asked interested parties, both local and national, for their views on the establishment of single harbour authority at Peterhead.

Mr. Henderson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list in the Official Report the number of movements in and out of Peterhead Bay during 1975, divided into the following categories: (i) fishing boats and (ii) all other vessels.

Mr. Gregor MacKenzie

For the year 1st April 1975–31st March 1976 the information is as follows, excluding smallcraft:

(a) Vessels using the Bay Harbour
Fishing vessels 87
Other vessels 5,332
5,419

(b) Vessels passing through the Bay Harbour to the Fishery Horbour
Fishing vessels 7,540
Other vessels 106
7,646

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