Earl of Dalkeithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what special studies he has made of the potential of hydrofoil craft for passenger transport; and whether he will publish a report.
§ Mr. RossThe Orkney Islands Shipping Company Ltd., which is assisted by my Department, carried out trials of a hydrofoil in the North Isles of Orkney in 1964. The craft which was used proved unsuitable for regular service in those waters and no detailed report will be published.