Written question asked by Angus Brendan MacNeil (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 25 October 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 November 2010. It was answered by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 November 2010 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Anglian Prince Tugboat
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Transport where the nearest to Na h-Eileanan an Iar Maritime and Coastal Authority funded tug will be based after the removal of the Stornoway-based Anglian Prince tugboat service; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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As part of the strategy for reducing the fiscal deficit the Government have decided that it is no longer appropriate to maintain provision of publicly funded Emergency Towing Vessels (ETV).The current contract for ETVs expires in September 2011, following which MCA funding for ETVs will be withdrawn.Commercial tugs operate in a variety of locations around the UK and the Government would expect shipowners and insurers to make use of them.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 20297; 517 c801W
- Session
- 2010-12
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- Subjects
- Tugboats Na h-Eileanan an Iar
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