§ Mr. Viggersasked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received on the final report on the study of light dues.
§ Mr. RidleyI have received a large number of most helpful comments from individuals and from representative bodies. I am most grateful to all concerned for the thought and attention that they have given to the proposals. I am considering the issues carefully and will make a further statement in due course.
§ Mr. Viggersasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is his estimate, in terms of amount per vessel per year, of the cost of collecting a levy in respect of light dues from yachts under 20 tonnes.
§ Mr. RidleyI have not yet reached any conclusion on the desirability of levying light dues on yachts that are at present exempt, nor made any estimate of the costs of levying such a charge.