§ Sir A. SINCLAIRasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is yet in a position to announce his decision with regard to the publication of the report of the Inter-departmental Committee on Piers and Harbours on the north-east, north, and west coasts of Scotland; and what action the Government propose to take?
Mr. W. ADAMSONAs regards the first part of the question, the report is a report by officials for the information of Ministers, and I have come to the conclusion that it should not be published. As regards the second part, the report is under consideration.