Written question asked by Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 14 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 November 2002. It was answered by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 November 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what annual rental charges are paid to the Crown Estate for seabed rentals for ferry piers, ports and harbours operated by (a) Caledonian MacBrayne, (b) Shetland Islands Council, (c) Orkney Islands Council, (d) Lerwick Port Authority, (e) Scrabster Harbour Trust, (f) Ullapool Harbour Trustees, (g) Stornoway Pier and Harbour Commission, (h) Argyll and Bute Council, (i) Mallaig Harbour Authority, (j) Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, (k) Clydeport and (l) Aberdeen Harbour Board. - (Holding answer 19 November 2002).

Answer: Pete Wishart: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what annual rental charges are paid to the Crown Estate for seabed rentals for ferry piers, ports and harbours operated by (a) Caledonian MacBrayne, (b) Shetland Islands Council, (c) Orkney Islands Council, (d) Lerwick Port Authority, (e) Scrabster Harbour Trust, (f) Ullapool Harbour Trustees, (g) Stornoway Pier and Harbour Commission, (h) Argyll and Bute Council, (i) Mallaig Harbour Authority, (j) Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, (k) Clydeport and (l) Aberdeen Harbour Board. [81964] Ruth Kelly: [Holding answer 19 November 2002]: The Crown Estate cannot release figures relating to commercial leases without the prior consent of the Lessee. Consent is being sought and I will write to the Honourable Member.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 81964; 395 c169W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Crown Estate Fees and charges Ports Scotland Shipping Seas and oceans Rents Seabed
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

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