Holy Loch Area

HC Deb 28 March 1961 vol 637 cc1127-8

31. Mr. Manuel

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the Holy Loch area is still listed as a reception area for evacuees in the event of war.

Mr. Maclay

The detailed re-examination of evacuation problems is not yet complete. Any question of classification of areas must await the outcome of the review.

Mr. Manuel

Will not the Secretary of State agree that this question needs very little consideration? If ultimately the Holy Loch area is removed from the list as a reception area, what areas will replace it for evacuees from Ayrshire and Glasgow?

Mr. Maclay

All the relevant factors must be taken into account and will be taken into account. I cannot prejudge what the final review will show.

Mr. Emrys Hughes

In view of the unsatisfactory nature of that reply, I beg to give notice that I shall seek an early opportunity to raise the matter on the Adjournment.