§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has yet considered the petition from 5,481 residents in Aberdeen drawing his attention to the dangerous condition of Dancing Cairns Quarry; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. MaclayI have written to the hon. Member explaining that I have no powers in this matter, but that I have brought the petition to the notice of Aberdeenshire County Council in whose area the quarry lies. I am informed that the County Council is meeting Aberdeen Corporation in the near future to discuss what can he done.