HC Deb 29 April 1952 vol 499 cc1219-20
44. Mr. M. MacMillan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when the work on the Hydro-Electric Board's distribution scheme for the lochs area of the Isle of Lewis is to begin; and if he will state the reasons for the delay in bringing electricity to the Isle of Harris.

Mr. Henderson Stewart

I am informed by the Board that distribution to the lochs area will begin as soon as the supply of materials permits: and that work in Harris could only be expedited by diverting materials from other areas.

Mr. MacMillan

Is the Under-Secretary aware that, in fact, the lines, poles and all the works going on on one side of the Island are only 300 yards away from the biggest lochs area village, and would it not be a double economy that while serving the west side the Board should try to attend to this other area at the same time?

Mr. Stewart

This is a matter which is now in the hands of the Board, and I will see that the hon. Gentleman's views are transferred to them.