HC Deb 12 July 1927 vol 208 c1928
10. Major Sir ARCHIBALD SINCLAIR

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps have seen taken to give effect to the recommendations of the Departmental Conference on Transport, which was appointed in May, 1925 to consider the problem of transport in the Western Highlands and Islands; and what further action, if any, is contemplated in the current year?

The SOLICITOR GENERAL for SCOTLAND

The recommendations in question were carefully examined by my right hon. Friend in consultation with the Postmaster-General and in the result certain proposals were formulated as the basis for negotiations with the steamship company principally affected. Considerable progress has been made in the negotiations, but pending further discussion on certain outstanding points it is not possible to make any statement as to future arrangements.

Sir A. SINCLAIR

Has effect been given to one single recommendation of this Committee which sat in May, 1925.

The SOLICITOR - GENERAL for SCOTLAND

No, Sir.