§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what estimates he has made of the likely revenue if yachts are required to pay light dues.
§ Mr. PortilloMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has made no such estimates. He has, however, invited the British Ports Federation to undertake a study of the feasibility of charging light dues on pleasure craft. It is too early to say what conclusions might emerge.