§ 11. Sir A. SINCLAIRasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will arrange for the cargo steamer which now serves Skye and the west coast of Ross-shire under the management of the Board of Agriculture for Scotland to extend its itinerary in view of the inadequate transport facilities along the north and west coasts of Sutherland?
§ The SOLICITOR - GENERAL for SCOTLANDOn the information supplied by the Board it appears that the itinerary of the vessel referred to could not well be extended as proposed without interference with other services which it provides, and which are probably more useful. The hon. and gallant Member is no doubt aware that to some extent the west coast of Sutherland is served by a 10-day cargo steamer service from Glasgow.
§ Mr. J0HNSTONIn view of the demonstrated success of a State shipping 1929 service, will the hon. and learned Gentleman see that it is extended, so as to cover all these islands?
§ Sir A. SINCLAIRWill the hon. and learned Gentleman at any rate, state why this part of the Western Highlands alone should be favoured by this service, when other parts of the Highlands have an equal right to it in view of the very inadequate service along the west coast of Sutherland now?