Parliament weighs 7.14 million in municipal harbour charges

Faroese lawmakers are considering a proposal to exempt the national ferry company from charges at municipal harbours, with the fees totalling 7.14 million this year, according to KVF.

The charges include harbour, bridge and goods fees. The three municipalities affected are Tórshavn, Hvannasund and Sandur. Hvannasund Municipality receives payment for providing services to the ferry Ritan.

Parliament is also set to give final approval to the transfer of responsibility for the policy area of intoxicating substances. At the second reading, 21 members voted in favour and none against.

Eight bills are scheduled for their first reading at the parliamentary meeting, which begins at 11am. The Self-Government Party has submitted most of them.