§ 37. Mr. MACQUISTENasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the pier at Easdale, Argyll, has long fallen into such a state of disrepair that it cannot be used; that considerable sums have been gathered locally for the purpose of putting the pier in repair, but that some assistance is still required; and whether he will make a grant for the purpose of making up the deficiency to enable the pier to be restored to use?
§ Captain Viscount CURZON (Lord of the Treasury)I have been asked to reply. My right hon. Friend is informed that this pier is in a state of disrepair, but has no information on the point mentioned in the second part of the question. There are no funds at his disposal from which a grant could be made toward the cost of repairs and he can only suggest that any persons who may have gathered contributions for that purpose might confer with the owner of the pier.
§ Mr. MACQUISTENIs the Noble Lord not aware that this pier is derelict, and it is at the end of a road Which ought to get assistance from the Road Fund?
§ Viscount CURZONI understand that the pier is privately owned and that there is also a road bridge.
§ Major COLFOXIs the Noble Lord prepared to consider applications for grants for objects of great utility for other Members' constituencies?