HC Deb 12 October 1976 vol 917 cc93-4W
Mr. Moonman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland by how much the recently announced additional resources for the SDA will increase the agency's budget for 1976–77 and 1977–78; and what effect the devolution proposal for an Assembly in Edinburgh will have on the SDA's work.

Mr. Gregor MacKenzie

On the first part of the Question, I have nothing to add to the reply given to the hon. Member for St. Ives (Mr. Nott) by my right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury on 30th July—[Vol. 916, c.471].

On the second part, I would refer my hon. Friend to paragraphs 138 and 281

Mr. Duffy

The United Kingdom and the USSR exchange nautical charts when requested by each other, and as required for the safety of international shipping. These arrangements take place under the auspices of the International Hydro-graphic Organisation which the USSR has recently applied to join.

Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will initiate discussions with the 46 national charting agencies for the standardisation and harmonisation of the chart styles, languages, scales and limits.

Mr. Duffy

This will not be necessary owing to the considerable progress which is being made in the standardisation of nautical charts and documents under the auspices of the International Hydro-graphic Organisation.

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