§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent discussions he has held with(a) the Lights Advisory Committee, (b) the Marine Safety Agency, (c) Trinity House, (d) the Northern Lighthouse Board and (e) the Commissioners for Irish Lights concerning the advisability of constructing lighthouses in particular locations; and if he will make a statement. [37264]
§ Mr. NorrisAll significant changes to the provision of aids to navigation around the coasts of the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, proposed by the general lighthouse authorities, are discussed with the Lights Advisory Committee and the Marine Safety Agency. Recent discussions have been held regarding the provision of leading lights at Corlis Point—Shannon estuary—by the commissioners for Irish Lights, construction of a major light at Haskeir island and minor lights at Monach and Gasker islands in the deep water route west of the Hebrides and marking of the south eastern extremity of the 8 m islet to the west of Eileanan Dubha by the Northern Lighthouse Board.