HC Deb 12 March 1958 vol 584 c400
8. Mr. Malcolm MacMillan

asked the Secretary of State for War what are his plans for the future use of the island of St. Kilda.

Mr. Soames

The island of St. Kilda will be used as an observation post for the guided weapons firing range in the Hebrides.

Mr. MacMillan

Could the right hon. Gentleman tell me whether it is still intended, despite the virtual abandonment of the rocket range, to make every possible provision for the troops and other personnel stationed on St. Kilda, including television, which was to have been provided for them?

Mr. Soames

We will certainly do everything we can to make life pleasant for them.

Mr. MacMillan

Will the right hon. Gentleman answer my last point, namely, whether it is still intended to bring them television from the Londonderry and Northern Ireland area?

Mr. Soames

I could not say that without notice.