§ Mr. Maclennanasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects to be able to give a substantive reply to the question of the hon. Member for Caithness and Sutherland of 29 April, Official Report, c. 314, concerning Customs and Excise clearance facilities at the airport, Wick, Caithness; and if he will set out the reasons why it was not possible for him to take a decision on this matter in time to allow the scheduled air service between Wick and Vagar, Faroe Islands, to begin as planned on 4 May, in view of the prior notice given to him of the need for these facilities.
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneAs the hon. Member will be aware, his question was answered on 6 May. The delay in answering is regretted but this matter required the most careful consideration.