§ 66. Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the present position regarding the inhabitants of the island of Soay; and whether he has any statement to make regarding the requests put forward to him on their behalf?
The Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Wedderburn)According to 509 my information there is no unrelieved distress on the island of Soay. There does appear to be need, however, of telegraphic communication with Skye and the Departments concerned are conferring with the district council with regard to a wireless link between Soay and Skye or the mainland.
§ Mr. GibsonCan the Under-Secretary say what is the state of health of the inhabitants of the Island of Soay? Quite recently it was stated to be very bad indeed.