The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

Chief Secretary (1987-1989)

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Coulport and Faslane – 11 January 1988

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Coulport and Faslane on 11th January 1988.


Mr. McFall To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the amount paid to the local authorities in lieu of rates for RNAD Coulport and Faslane for the years (a) 1983–84, (b) 1984–85 and (c) 1986–87.

Mr. Major The amounts paid were as follows:

PORT | 1983–84 (in £) | 1984–85 (in £) | 1986–87 (in £)
RNAD Coulport | 813,584 | 902,756 | 1,001,896
Clyde Submarine Base, Faslane | 1,510,294 | 1,616,149 | 1,833,932