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General Lighthouse Authorities

Commons · Question 5669 · Tabled 1 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 8 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the General Lighthouse Authorities in ensuring resilience in maritime security.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 8 Jun 2026

The General Lighthouse Authorities are responsible for delivering marine aids to navigation around the UK. The Department monitors the effectiveness of the GLAs against internationally agreed availability and reliability standards, which they consistently...