HC Deb 26 October 1954 vol 531 c1732
3. Sir R. Boothby

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland to give an assurance that every effort is being made to complete the construction of the Government fish meal and oil factory at Peterhead in time for the summer fishing next year.

The Joint Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Henderson Stewart)

Yes, Sir.

Sir R. Boothby

Thank you very much.

13. Mr. John MacLeod

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will make a statement on the proposed fish meal factory at Avoch.

Mr. Henderson Stewart

The Herring Industry Board has asked for a grant of £69,000 to meet the cost of this factory, and the County Council of Ross and Cromarty has applied for a grant towards the cost, estimated at £50,000, of a new pier to serve the factory. Both applications are under consideration.

Mr. MacLeod

Can the Minister confirm that it is not necessary to have the pier before the factory is built?

Mr. Stewart

I think I should have notice of that rather technical question. The proposition as it stands requires both the pier and the factory, and applications for both are under active consideration.

Mr. MacLeod

If the pier should not be forthcoming in the immediate future, can my hon. Friend confirm that it will not hinder the building of the factory?

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