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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Light Dues 2020 - 21

12 February 2020 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Nusrat Ghani Con Sussex Weald

Transport

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statement addresses the reduction of light dues for the maritime industry in the UK.
  • I intend to freeze light dues rates at 37.5 pence per net registered tonne for 2020-21.
  • This continues a trend of reductions since 2014.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the reduction of light dues for the maritime industry in the UK.

Action requested

I intend to freeze light dues rates at 37.5 pence per net registered tonne for 2020-21, continuing a trend of reductions since 2014.

Key facts

  • Light dues will be frozen at 37.5 pence per net registered tonne for 2020-21.
  • This represents a 30% reduction in real terms since 2010.
  • Light dues rates have been reduced four times since 2014.
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