HC Deb 08 July 1952 vol 503 cc1087-8
44. Mr. John MacLeod

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the Herring Industry Board propose to erect a processing factory on the mainland of Wester, Ross-shire.

Mr. J. Stuart

Proposals for the erection by the board at Government expense of a herring oil and meal factory at Ullapool are now being examined.

Mr. MacLeod

Is my right hon. Friend aware that at Ullapool some 20 per cent. of the catch is transported many many miles over atrocious roads at a loss of fuel and power to the nation; and will he expedite this processing factory?

Mr. Stuart

There has been delay over the site, and that, of course, affects the cost. I will pursue this matter as rapidly as possible.