§ 24. Major McCallumasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what revenues are received in respect of the piers at Kilmun and Strone; and what steps he proposes to take to ensure the maintenance of these piers after 7th January, 1952.
§ Mr. J. StuartKilmun Pier is let to a local resident by the Forestry Commission at a rent of £50. Strone Pier is operated by the Forestry Commission by direct labour at a loss of over £200 per annum. Neither of these figures takes account of maintenance costs.
The future of these piers will be considered in the light of any final decisions reached about Clyde steamer services.
§ Major McCallumIs my right hon. Friend aware that over 4,000 patients from Kilmun Convalescent Home, which, I understand, is owned by Glasgow Corporation, use this pier every year, in addition to ordinary travellers? Does he not think that it would be a useful thing to maintain this particular pier?
§ Mr. StuartI assure the hon. and gallant Gentleman that, of course, I think it would be useful, but he asked me about revenue, and I have endeavoured to answer his Question. I might add that the Forestry Commission 2202 naturally do not regard this as an operation which they would normally undertake, and I hope that the Argyll County Council will consider the matter.