§ 82. Mr. N. Macphersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will make a statement in regard to the explosion which damaged an electricity supply pylon at Skewbridge, near Dumfries, on Sunday, 22nd November.
§ Mr. J. StuartAn explosive charge was set at two of the four steel pillars supporting a pylon at Skewbridge. One charge exploded early on Sunday morning, 22nd November, causing slight damage, the other failed to detonate. There was no interference with the electricity supply. Police enquiries are proceeding.