§ Major McCallumasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what the position is regarding the proposal to construct a harbour at Carradale in Kintyre, Argyll, about which his predecessor was approached on many occasions, and on which subject the Argyll County Council are in correspondence with the Scottish Home Department.
Mr. FraserA proposal by Argyll County Council to erect a harbour at Carradale was recently discussed in Edinburgh between a sub-committee of the Council and representatives of the Scottish Home Department and the Department of Agriculture for Scotland. I understand that following this meeting the Council are considering the question of making application to the Treasury for financial assistance from the Development Fund towards the cost of the proposed works.