§ 23. Mr. JOHNSTONasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether his attention has been drawn to protests from residents at Broughty Ferry against the dumping of refuse on the sands there; and whether he proposes to hold any public inquiry?
§ The LORD ADVOCATEThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, the Department of Health for Scotland have had this matter under consideration, and reports from their Inspector of Public Cleansing show that the dump referred to is being satisfactorily conducted. Certain minor suggestions for improvement have been communicated to the local authority with a view to the removal of any possible objections. In these circumstances, my right hon. Friend does not consider that a public inquiry is necessary.
§ Mr. SCRYMGEOURSeeing that I submitted such representations to the Department direct a week ago, why have I had no reply at all?
§ The LORD ADVOCATEThe matter is in the course of being considered, and a reply is duly coming to the hon. Gentleman.
§ Mr. SCRYMGEOURIs it fair that we should have to submit questions in the House so as to get more prompt replies?
§ The LORD ADVOCATENot at all.