What steps it has taken to combat accelerated low water corrosion affecting harbours and piers.

It is for harbour authoritiesto monitor their own structures and consider what action they require to take toensure that required facilities remain usable. Piers and Harbours Grants are availablefor the development of piers and harbours that support lifeline ferry services inthe Highlands and Islands and it would be open to relevant harbour authorities toapply for grants to tackle problems caused by accelerated low-water corrosion. Similargrants are available to fisheries harbours for a range of emergency purposes.