§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) if he is satisfied that the navigational beacon at Minsters rock on the Rubha Na Leachaig on the west coast of Scotland is suitable for all weather conditions; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he is satisfied with the efficiency of the navigational lights into Loch Inchard and Kinlochbervie on the west coast of Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ridley[pursuant to the reply, 15 January 1986, c. 580]: These lights are provided by the Highland regional council in its capacity as a local lighthouse authority. The Northern lighthouse board has a statutory duty to inspect these lights and I understand that it found them to be satisfactory in all respects when examined in August last. This is a matter for the board's judgment.