Mr. M. MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the estimated cost of the proposed pier at Brevig, Isle of Lewis; what progress has been made towards its construction; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaclayProposals for a breakwater pier at Brevig, estimated to cost £65,000 were put forward by Ross and Cromarty County Council, but I was unable to approve them because expenditure of this order would be out of proportion to the present or likely future level of fishing activity.
I am in touch with the Council about the possibility of providing better landing facilities for the fishermen of Brevig and other townships in Broad Bay by less costly means.