§ 102 and 103. Major McCallumasked the Secretary of State for Air (1) what improvements the R.A.F. made during the recent war to the slipway on Kerrera Island belonging to the West Highland Slipway Company Limited;
(2) if he is aware that a slipway constructed for the slipping and repair of aircraft is unsuitable for the slipping and repair of ordinary sea-going vessels; and what action he proposes to take to restore the slipway on Kerrera Island, belonging to the West Highland Slipway Company, Limited, to its former use as a slipway for sea-going vessels.
§ Mr. de FreitasA new slipway constructed of levelled concrete on a hard core foundation has been made in place of the two earth slipways which were in existence before the war. In addition, new buildings have been provided, existing buildings have been improved, a proper water supply has been installed, and a new landing stage has been built at the head of the jetty. I cannot agree that the new slipway is unsuitable for the repair of sea-going craft, and in fact I understand that another firm is anxious to acquire it for this purpose. As regards 379W the last part of the hon. and gallant Member's second Question, there is nothing I can add to the reply which I gave him on 16th October.