§ John ThursoTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to publish the results of the Light Dues Review: Meeting the Costs of Marine Aids to Navigation consultation published in May 2002; and if he will publish the responses received. [142527]
§ Mr. JamiesonIn March, in my annual statement on the level of light dues rates, I announced a programme of work to investigate issues raised within the review. We do not intend to publish a separate Government statement to the consultation paper 'Light dues Review: Meeting the Costs of Marine Aids to Navigation'.
The responses received to the consultation paper will be published on the Department's website following the completion of the Study of the Economic Impact of Light Dues.
§ John ThursoTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to publish the results of the economic review of light dues. [142528]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe report on the Study of the Economic Effect of Light Dues will be published as soon as possible following completion of the study, expected in the new year. It will be made available in hard copy and on the Department's website.