§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent he is prepared to assist financially 30W with the extension of the jetty at Bayble, Isle of Lewis, in order to provide better shelter and landing facilities and encourage development of the local fishing.
§ Mr. MaclayI cannot add to the Answer I gave the hon. Member on this subject on 29th April.
§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent and in what ways he proposes to assist Ross and Cromarty County Council to provide a fishery pier at Brevig, Broad Bay, Isle of Lewis; and what he regards as a reasonable estimate of cost, based on his reconsideration of the scheme.
§ Mr. MaclayThe form and extent of any assistance given for this project must depend on the nature of any revised proposals the county council may submit as a result of the further examination it is giving to the scheme.
§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent he is prepared to offer financial assistance for the extension of the jetty at Portnaguran, Isle of Lewis, in order to provide better protection and shelter at all tides and to encourage further the development of the local fishing industry.
§ Mr. MaclayI should be prepared to consider any proposals for the extension of Portnaguran Pier which Ross and Cromarty County Council, as the responsible harbour authority, may put forward.
§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will enable the local authorities to provide a jetty at Kirkibost, Bernera, Isle of Lewis, to allow the local fishermen to land their catches and to shelter and service their boats in safety; and to what extent he is prepared to assist financially with this scheme.
§ Mr. MaclayI have offered the County Council of Ross and Cromarty a grant of 75 per cent. of the cost of constructing a jetty at Kirkibost, subject to a maximum of £3,900.