§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the cost in the financial year of stationing emergency tugs at(a) Stornoway and (b) Dover; and what is the estimated cost for the stationing emergency tugs at the same ports during the forthcoming winter for six months from 1 November. [41730]
§ Mr. NorrisThis is an operational matter for the Coastguard Agency. I have asked the chief executive to write to the hon. Member.
Letter from C. J. Harris to Mr. James Wallace, dated 7 November 1995:
The Secretary of State for Transport has asked me to reply to your recent Parliamentary Question as the question deals with operational matters, for which I have responsibility as Chief Executive.The cost for the emergency tugs for winter 1994–95 (4 months) was as follows:
- (a) Stornoway: £425,500
- (b) Dover Strait: £418,400
The estimated cost of the vessels for winter 1995–96 (6 months) is as follows:
- (a) Stornoway: £1,000,000
- (b) Dover Strait: £1,100,000