HC Deb 23 May 1928 vol 217 cc1884-5
68. Mr. HARDIE

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the piers in the service of Messrs. David MacBrayne are leased or are they the property of the firm?

The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Sir John Gilmour)

Two piers, I understand, are leased by the company on a yearly rental, and they own a portion of another pier.

Mr. HARDIE

In view of the Committee that is to be appointed, is the question in relation to the piers owned and the piers rented to be taken up and discussed?

Sir J. GILMOUR

It must be for the Select Committee which the House of Commons has set up to decide what they will inquire into.

Mr. HARDIE

Does the Secretary of State for Scotland think now that the remit includes that point for discussion?

Sir J. GILMOUR

It is not for me to say. The House passed a certain Amendment which becomes the remit to the Select Committee.