§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will make a statement regarding the condition, maintenance, obligations, and any proposals for improvement of the pier at Lochmaddy, North Uist, used by the Outer Isles mail steamer service?
§ The Solicitor-General for ScotlandLochmaddy Pier is in private ownership and my right hon. Friend is not in possession of detailed information about its condition. If assistance is desired from State funds towards the improvement of the pier it will be necessary in the first place for the county council to consider the position in terms of the Harbours, Piers and Ferries Act, 1937.