§ Mr. Buchananasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in view of the possibilities inherent in a Clyde barrage scheme, he will institute a feasibility study of such a project; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossThe possibilities of a Clyde barrage scheme at Greenock were the subject of a technical appraisal commissioned by Greenock Corporation in l964. This showed that because of technical engineering considerations impounding could not be justified economically, and the local authority withdrew its support from the project. In the absence of any new evidence I see no reason for instituting any further study.