Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 November 2002. It was answered by Lord Macdonald of Tradeston (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 November 2002.

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Macdonald of Tradeston, Lord

Question

Who owns and controls the lighthouses around the coasts of Britain and Ireland; and whether the United Kingdom exercises sovereignty as regards any lighthouses outside the United Kingdom and its territorial sea. [HL 6346].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

640 c92-3WA; HL 6346

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Ownership Lighthouses Sovereignty