§ Dr. J. Dickson Mabonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is or will be the cost of acquiring a new or second-hand passenger-only vessel to replace the present passenger-vehicle ships on the Gourock to Dunoon ferry service.
§ Mr. YoungerI am still considering how best to provide for the needs of pedestrian passengers between Gourock and Dunoon. I hope to announce my conclusions shortly.
§ Dr. J. Dickson Mabonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is or will be the proceeds of the sale of one of the present Caledonian MacBrayne passenger-vehicle ships being withdrawn from the Gourock to Dunoon ferry service.
§ Mr. YoungerFor the time being, Caledonian MacBrayne is continuing to provide a pedestrian and vehicle service, as usual, on the Gourock to Dunoon route. The question of sale does not arise.