Light Dues (Hansard, 2 June 1992)

§ Mr. Barry Field
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) if he will list those EC member states collecting light dues after 1992;
(2) if he will publish his proposals for ending light dues after 1992.

§ Mr. Norris
Within the EC I understand that only the United Kingdom, Ireland and Greece have systems of light dues; but that Denmark charges its own flag vessels for the use of its Decca radionavigation system. I am unaware of any changes in the position after 1992, and my right hon. Friend has no proposals to end light dues in this country.
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§ Mr. Barry Field
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what was the total contribution by the Exchequer to light dues charged by the Republic of Ireland in the last financial year for which figures are available.

§ Mr. Norris
None.

§ Mr. Barry Field
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will publish his conclusions on light dues, following his consultations with the British Ports Federation.

§ Mr. Norris
My right hon. Friend is considering the proposals made by the British Ports Federation for extending light dues to pleasure craft, together with the responses to the widespread consultation which was undertaken about them.