§ Mr. M. MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made in the Outer Hebrides by the survey being undertaken by the Scottish Departments, with a view to improving and extending water supplies in the various islands.
Mr. JohnstonSubstantial progress with the Scottish water supply survey has been made in the Outer Hebrides, where the supplies in Lewis and Harris, Benbecula, South Uist, and Barra have already been inspected. The islands still to be surveyed are Scalpa, Berneray, Eriskay, and Vatersay.
§ Mr. M. MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many proposals for plans he has received for land reclamation in the Outer Hebrides post-war from the responsible local authorities.
Mr. JohnstonI am not aware of any proposals by local authorities of the kind suggested in my hon. Friend's Question.