§ 1. Mr. Wolrige-Gordonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received in regard to the college for the fishing industry proposed in Aberdeen; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Health and Education, Scottish Office (Mr. Hector Monro)None, but my right hon. Friend is now studying Aberdeen Education Authority's plans for the centre for fishing courses.
§ Mr. Wolrige-GordonWhile I express my sympathy over the collapse of the present proposals for the college in Aberdeen, may I ask whether my hon. Friend is aware that we are always told that there is plenty of provision available in Aberdeen for radar observers' courses, yet my constituents usually have to wait an average of three months or travel elsewhere in Scotland? Will my hon. Friend hasten to provide some of the available equipment in Fraserburgh to meet the needs of the largest industry in the area?
§ Mr. MonroI appreciate my hon. Friend's interest in the Buchan Technical College and the fishing industry, but if he is referring to the fishing education centre at Aberdeen I have already said that proposals are now with my Department. On the availability on places in Aberdeen for the radar observers' courses, I shall reply to my hon. Friend shortly.