HC Deb 26 May 1971 vol 818 cc153-4W
Mr. W. H. K. Baker

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for alterations in the minor works grants to local education authorities in Scotland.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

I am considering whether alternative arrangements for

NUMBERS OF MOTORISED FISHING VESSELS REGISTERED
Buckie Fishery District
Size Groups 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970
40 feet and over 88 90 93 101 102 106 104
Under 40 feet 24 21 23 22 22 24 23
Macduff Fishery District
Size Groups 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970
40 feet and over 98 95 106 105 104 109 102
Under 40 feet 67 64 64 63 48 44 38

My Department's information as regards motorised fishing vessels regularly fishing out of Buckie and Macduff is

NUMBER OF VESSELS
Port of Buckie
Size Groups 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970
40 feet and over 56 57 64 72 75 75 70
Under 40 feet 11 9 10 10 9 12 11
Port of Macduff'
Size Groups 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970
40 feet and over 29 28 30 32 30 32 33
Under 40 feet 16 16 14 17 15 12 10

minor works can be made which would enable the present limit of cost for individual projects to be increased but I have not yet reached a decision.