§ MR. J. G. WEIR (Ross and Cromarty)I beg to ask the Lord Advocate if he will state who prepared the original plans, specifications, and quantities for Port Ness Harbour, and the amount of the original estimate; whether any departure has been made from the original plans; and, if so, will he describe what departures have been made, and the additional cost incurred in consequence of the changes?
§ *THE LORD ADVOCATEThe details asked for are not such as can well be given in the form of an answer to a question, but if the hon. Member will address a communication to the Scottish Office on the subject, the Secretary for Scotland will be prepared to give him a reply.
§ MR. WEIRI beg to ask the Lord Advocate whether, having regard to the fact that no work it at present being done at Port Ness Harbour, he will state whether it is the intention of the Government to have the work proceeded with; and, if so, when?
§ *THE LORD ADVOCATEYes, Sir. It is intended to employ to the best advantage the unspent balance of the grant for this work; but it is necessary first to come to an understanding with the trustees, and the Scottish Office is now in correspondence with them.