§ Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that the harbour at Girvan is in need of dredging; and if he will take steps to deal with this matter.
§ Mr. WestwoodA considerable amount of dredging at Girvan was carried out in 1944 by the two dredgers available to my Department for Scottish Fishery Harbours. It is known that further dredging will be required, but no request for this has been made to me by the Town Council for the use of the Department's dredgers. Both dredgers are fully occupied elsewhere in overtaking arrears and it will necessarily be some time before they could be sent to Girvan. I am, however, willing to consider any proposals that the Town Council, as harbour authority, may submit to me.
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