Department For Transport
August 3
09:00
2023
Detail of outcome
All 8 responses received about this consultation were supportive of the proposed amendments.
There are several areas where further revisions, additional enhancements or clarifications were requested, which are explained in summary and governments response.
Detail of feedback received
We are analysing responses to this consultation and will publish the government response in due course.
Original consultation
Consultation description
Proposed changes to legislation to improve the collection of light dues to:
- enhance regulatory clarity
- ensure exemption criteria are transparent
- reduce administrative burdens and costs
- modernise regulatory arrangement and drafting
The changes do not alter the existing system for the collection of light dues, which are paid by vessels calling at UK and Irish ports and pay for the work of the General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs). The GLAs are:
