§ 89. Mr. N. McLeanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware of the present dilapidated condition of the pier at Portree; and how soon work can be expected to start on the new pier, in view of the fact that the plans for this have already been agreed and there are at present a considerable number of persons in Portree and the Isle of Skye now available for such work.
§ Lord John HopeThe Inverness County Council will be authorised this week to invite tenders for this scheme, with a view to a start being made as soon as possible.