HC Deb 06 November 1996 vol 284 c535W
Mr. Barry Field

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what estimate he has made of the reduction in the United Kingdom's contribution to the Commission of Irish Lights following the court's decision on electronic aids. [2558]

Mr. Bowis

No savings to the general lighthouse fund are expected. The Irish Government are proposing the necessary legislative changes to enable the Commissioners of Irish Lights to continue with the provision of marine radio navigation aids.