§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Transport if he will now state the latest details of the proposed plans to expand Aberdeen harbour and shipbuilding facilities; and when the work will begin and end.
§ Mr. MarplesI understand that the Harbour Board is considering a scheme to provide an additional deep-water berth, which it hopes may be put in hand in 1964 and be completed by 1966. The associated dredging operations should be completed this year.
I understand that it has received a preliminary report from consulting engineers for the long-term development of the port, and is awaiting one from the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Plans for expanding shipbuilding are a matter for the firms concerned. We know of no such plans for Aberdeen.