HC Deb 27 January 1954 vol 522 cc231-2W
72. Major Anstruther-Gray

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he will give an indication of the scope of the improvement of the Forth Ferry services which he has instructed the British Transport Commission to proceed with; and how soon the first effects of such improvement may be expected.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The improvements on which I have asked the British Transport Commission to proceed with the preparatory work comprise alterations to the north and south side piers to enable two vessels to berth at a time, at an estimated cost of £125,000, and the provision of a fourth vessel at an estimated cost of £100,000. The improvements will take 18 months to complete from the date when they are put in hand.