General Lighthouse Authorities
The question
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.
Answered by Keir Mather
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 meet. Their provision of a highly reliable and resilient network of Aids to Navigation supports safe navigation and contributes to maritime security.
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