HC Deb 31 October 1988 vol 139 cc549-50W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much money has been collected by way of light dues in each of the past three years, specifying the amounts paid by the different types of vessels.

Mr. Portillo

Light dues receipts to the general lighthouse fund in respect of the last three financial years were as follows:

£
1985–86 42,496,896
1986–87 48,804,040
1987–88 55,109,657

An analysis by different types of vessel is available only for 1985–86 and is as follows:

£
Tankers (Oil) 13,308,897
Tankers (Other) 1,585,544
General Cargo 8,449,257
Bulk Carriers 4,733,613
Container Ships 10,529,134
Passenger (inc. cruise) 549,922
Ferries 461,715
Towed 12,052
Pleasure (over 20 NRT) 2,421
Yachts (over 20 NRT) 12,153
Tugs 9,299
Other 2,842,889

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