§ Dr. GodmanTo 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. PortilloLight dues receipts to the general lighthouse fund in respect of the last three financial years were as follows:
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£ 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