§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty when it was decided by the Admiralty to take over Ardrossan Harbour, and what is the service to which it is to be put; and whether he will consider entering into negotiations with the appropriate bodies for the taking over by the Admiralty of Princes Pier and the old Caird shipyard, Greenock?
§ Mr. ShakespeareNo proposal has been made for taking over Ardrossan Harbour nor are there any requirements at present for which Princes Pier or the old Caird shipyard could be utilized by the Admiralty.