§ 39. Mr. LIVINGSTONEasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he is aware that the dock constructed at St. Kilda over 20 years ago is now, as the result of heavy seas, in such a state of disrepair, and so filled up with boulders, as to render it useless for the purpose for which it was intended; and, in view of the hardships which the inhabitants of the island have to encounter, what steps he proposes to take in order to put the dock into a serviceable condition?
Mr. ADAMSONThe Board of Agriculture for Scotland gave a small grant two years ago for the repair of the pier at St. Kilda, which is presumably the work to which the hon. Member refers. No further representations with regard to the condition of this work have been received. If information on the subject is sent to the Board of Agriculture it will be considered.
§ Mr. LIVINGSTONEAs these people live so far away that they have only limited means of sending information, will the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries at St. Kilda?
Mr. ADAMSONIf the hon. Member who, I understand, represents St. Kilda, has any information, perhaps he will pass it on.
§ Mr. MACPHERSONWill the right hon. Gentleman take steps once again to go on the fishery cruiser "Minna"?
§ Mr. KIRKWOODWill the right hon. Gentleman give us a guarantee that if the information is sent on to him he will put his ideas into operation?
Mr. ADAMSONI think that the House will bear me out when I say that the Secretary for Scotland always does that.