§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what powers the inspector considering the Western Solent inquiry has, if the Western Solent comes under the control of a competent harbour authority, to direct that authority to make arrangements for the transfer of buoyage and the waiving of light dues for Isle of Wight ferries and other vessels. [40369]
§ Mr. NorrisThe inspector would have no powers to direct any harbour authority to arrange for the transfer of buoyage responsibilities or the waiving of light dues for any vessel.