HC Deb 10 July 1991 vol 194 cc374-5W
Mr. Salmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if he will introduce changes in the administration of the eight-day tie-up regulations to prevent discrimination against smaller ports with limited repair facilities;

(2) what changes he has considered in the implementation of the eight-day tie-up regulations; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

This Government must administer the eight-day tie-up scheme in line with the terms of EC regulation No. 3926/90. However, we are always prepared to consider specific administrative changes in the application of the eight-day scheme provided that they do not conflict with that responsibility. Each case brought to our attention is considered individually and arrangements are made where possible.