§ Mr. Muddasked the Secretary of state for Transport what progress is being made towards the resolution of the problems of future pilotage at Falmouth; and by what date he hopes to come to a decision.
§ Mr. David MitchellWithin the present Falmouth pilotage district, three authorities qualify under the Pilotage Act 1987 as competent harbour authorities for pilotage purposes. Following the failure of the authorities to reach agreement locally on future arrangements for pilotage in the port, my right hon. Friend is considering whether to use the powers available to him under the Act to ensure that satisfactory arrangements are made. His decision will be made as soon as possible.