HC Deb 12 June 1996 vol 279 cc172-3W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if light dues are levied on European Community vessels in British waters. [32472]

Mr. Norris

Yes.

Mr. Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much was raised by the light dues system from(a) commercial vessels over 20 tons, (b) pleasure craft over 20 tons, (c) tugs over 10 m in length, and (d) fishing vessels over 10 m in length in each of the last five years; and what is his estimate for the next financial year. [32530]

Mr. Norris

The information is as follows:

  • 1991–92
    1. (a) £45,524,904
    2. (b) £30,013
    3. (c) £131,040
    4. (d) £1,177,260
  • 1992–93
    1. (a) £58,485,221
    2. (b) £33,687
    3. (c) £124,353
    4. (d) £1,215,798
  • 1993–94
    1. (a) £62,817,801
    2. (b) £4,860
    3. (c) £139,987
    4. (d) £1,344,873
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  • 1994–95
    1. (a) £63,402,714
    2. (b) £3,556
    3. (c) £141,495
    4. (d) £1,237,731
  • 1995–96
    • Provisional figures pending preparation of final accounts
  • 1996–97
    • Estimated
      1. (a) £63,000,000
      2. (b) Nil
      3. (c) £110,000
      4. (d) £1,000,000

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