§ Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the current situation with regard to the pier at Mallaig.
§ Mr. RossThe British Railways Board, which owns Mallaig Harbour, has agreed to hand it over to an independent harbour authority; and I understand that discussions are at present in train between the various parties interested with a view to the transfer being effected by means of an Order to be made by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport. Meanwhile, the Board is carrying out some essential repairs at Mallaig Harbour with assistance from my Department.