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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 27 June 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 June 2006. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 July 2006 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Offshore Wind Farms

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many individuals in the Maritime Coastguard Agency are working on responses to offshore wind farm applications; and what estimate he has made of the length of time which will elapse between receipt of and response to outstanding applications.
Answer

The consideration of the maritime safety element of offshore wind farm applications is the responsibility of one individual in the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), consulting with colleagues on matters of technical detail, as necessary.The MCA has recently adopted a target to process applications within 90 days of receipt.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
448 c924W; 81456
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Safety Shipping Wind power
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk