§ Mr. Leonardasked the Under-Secretary of State for Scotland whether any discussions have yet taken place with the Service Department that utilised the Gareloch for the needs of war, with a view to its return 707W as near as possible to its pre-war condition; and what other parts of Scotland have been similarly reviewed.
Mr. ChapmanThe future of the port installations provided in the Gareloch for war purposes has already been discussed with the Service and other Departments concerned. My Noble Friend is advised that it will be necessary to continue to use the facilities for the handling of special cargoes for some time to come. The question of utilising the installations to the best advantage in connection with the post-war development of Scotland will be considered in the light of the Report of the Committee on the Clyde Estuary presided over by Lord Cooper.