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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Light Dues 2022-23

23 February 2022 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Robert Courts Con Witney

Transport

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Light Dues rate has been increased to 41 pence per ton for 2022-23.
  • The increase is intended to provide sufficient funding for the GLAs' maritime safety work.
  • The new rate will be reviewed annually.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the need to increase Light Dues rates for the General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs) in order to fund their maritime safety work.

Action requested

I have increased the Light Dues rate by two and a half pence to 41 pence per ton for 2022-23, ensuring that the GLAs have adequate funding despite reduced income due to the pandemic. The rate remains lower than in 2010 in real terms and will be reviewed annually.

Key facts

  • Light Dues have decreased by 40 percent in real terms since 2010.
  • The increase is from two and a half pence to 41 pence per ton for 2022-23.
  • The rate remains lower than it was in 2010 in real terms.
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