§ 37. Mr. M. MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when the construction of the proposed pier at Portnaguran, Isle of Lewis, is to begin.
§ Mr. T. FraserA 75 per cent. grant towards the cost of a pier and boat-slip at Portnaguran has been offered to Ross and Cromarty County Council, but I am unable to say when actual construction will begin.
§ Mr. MacMillanIs my hon. Friend aware that this pier was recommended 90 years ago, was approved before the war and twice since by Secretaries of State, that an offer of a 75 per cent. grant was made but that the matter has got no further?
§ Mr. FraserThe 75 per cent. grant I mentioned has just been offered, but there are still some formalities to be gone through. A Provisional Order will be necessary, the local authority having some responsibility in the matter as well as the Government.
§ Mr. MacMillanIs my hon. Friend aware that, as I have said, approval was given before the war and twice since and we are now anxious that some practical steps should be taken?