§ 36. Mr. Kirkwoodasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he has considered the representations made by the Largs Town Council on the subject of the restriction on the hiring of small boats and motor-boats this summer, which will bring ruin to the boat-hirers at Clyde resorts; whether he is aware that many young people go with their parents to these resorts, but will not do so if boating facilities are not available; and, as this would be a blow to family life, will he consider these restrictions?
§ Mr. ChurchillI have not seen the representations to which the hon. Member refers. No restrictions have yet been imposed, but the considerations advanced by the hon. Member will certainly be taken into account in deciding on the scope of any restrictions deemed to be necessary.
§ Mr. KirkwoodIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this will be received as glad news on the Clyde, because there 1972 was a feeling in the Clyde area that the First Lord of the Admiralty was not seeing to it that the Firth of Clyde was being properly safeguarded against German submarines?
§ Mr. ChurchillI am not at all sure about that point. We have some evidence to the contrary.