§ 10. Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make an official visit to Dundee harbour.
§ Mr. Gregor MacKenzieMy right hon. Friend has no present plans to do so.
§ Mr. WilsonI am disappointed at the fact that the Minister has no intention of visiting Dundee harbour to consult the port authority on plans for a roll-on-roll-off facility, as that project is being held back by lack of grant-aid facilities. Will he ask the Scottish Economic Planning Department to examine the situation as a matter of urgency?
§ Mr. MacKenzieI should like first to see a further extension of oil-related employment in the Dundee area. I know that local authorities and harbour authorities are considering this matter seriously at present. I also know that the port authority is actively considering the possibility mentioned by the hon. Gentleman. We shall examine any suggestion that is made to us.