HC Deb 27 July 1938 vol 338 cc3069-70

Isle of Arran Piers Order Confirmation Bill [Lords],

Order for Third Reading read.

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Date when Closure moved, and by whom. Question before House or Committee when moved. Whether in House or Committee. Whether assent given to Motion or withheld by Speaker or Chairman. Assent withheld because, in the opinion of the Chair, a decision would shortly be arrived at without that Motion. Result of Motion and, if a Division, Number for and against.
Mr. Kirkwood

Should I be in order, Mr. Speaker, in asking a question at this juncture regarding this Order Bill?

Mr. Speaker

If the hon. Member is not opposing the Third Reading of the Bill he may make a few remarks.

Mr. Kirkwood

I wish to get information. I desire to know whether the piers are going to be beneficial to the Duke of Montrose, who owns the island, and not to the islanders. Is it still going to be under the control of the Duke, and are the Government making the island more valuable for the Duke, and not for the inhabitants of the island?

Mr. Speaker

It is a matter for the Scottish Office.

Mr. Kirkwood

The only action that I can take in order to get the information I desire is to object to the Bill.

Third Reading deferred till To-morrow.