§ Mr. M. Macmillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when the works on the pier at Castlebay will have been completed and the pier made available for full use again; if he will state the full cost of the works undertaken; and how much money was collected as a result of the present ferry system from passengers to and from Castlebay to date.
Mr. JohnstonI am informed that the pier will probably be re-opened for traffic early next month and that the whole work is expected to be finished by the autumn of next year. The estimated cost of the work is £42,000. I have asked the local authority for particulars of the amount collected from the temporary ferry service and I will communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as their reply is received.