§ 81. Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give an assurance that because a pier is not included in the annexe to Command Paper No. 7976 that does not mean that the pier is regarded as unnecessary and not eligible for grants; and in particular whether it is proposed to improve the piers at Baltasound, Cullivoe, and Walls which are not included in the annexe.
Mr. McNeilI will not rule any pier out of consideration for grant purposes because it is not included in the list referred to by the hon. Member. The list appears to cover essential transport requirements, but I have asked each county council to give me their views on this. The Zetland County Council have suggested that Cullivoe and Walls should148W be included in the list and I am considering their representations. No representations have recently been made to me about Baltasound.