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Written question asked by Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Monday, 25 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 April 2016. It was answered by Robert Goodwill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 May 2016 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Pilotage Act 1987

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the role of his Department is in overseeing the operation of the Pilotage Act 1987 and in ensuring compliance with the provisions of that Act.

Answer

The Department for Transport has no powers to oversee or direct Competent Harbour Authorities in the execution of their duties to provide pilotage services in accordance with the 1987 Pilotage Act.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35313
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Ports Safety
Legislation
Pilotage Act 1987
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk