Written question asked by Peter Duncan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 October 2001. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Monday, 15 October 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to agree compensation provisions for fishermen excluded by MoD restriction orders from fishing grounds in Luce Bay, Wigtownshire.

Answer: Mr. Peter Duncan: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to agree compensation provisions for fishermen excluded by MOD restriction orders from fishing grounds in Luce Bay, Wigtownshire. [6086] Dr. Moonie: The Ministry of Defence has no special plans to agree compensation provisions for fishermen excluded from the fishing grounds in Luce Bay, Wigtownshire. When compensation claims are submitted, they are considered on the basis of whether or not the Ministry of Defence has a legal liability to pay compensation. Where there is a legal liability to pay compensation, we do so. One claim for compensation has been received from a fisherman alleging a loss of earnings caused by his exclusion from fishing grounds in Luce Bay. On investigation, it was determined that in excluding this individual from the area for reasons of safety, the range authorities were acting within their legal rights as laid down in the relevant local bye-laws. As a result, liability was denied and no compensation has been paid.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 6086; 372 c957W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Compensation Ammunition Air force Bomb disposal Fisheries Safety Testing Luce Bay
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk