§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress is being made towards provision of a jetty in the Isle of Eriskay; and when it is to be built.
364Wresults for the year, the accounts for which have not yet been completed. The subsidy for 1966 has been fixed at £400,000 subject to similar variation.
§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what percentage increases in sea freight and passenger rates, respectively, were put into effect by Messrs. MacBrayne's on each occasion on which charges were raised in each year from 1950 to 1966, inclusive.
§ Mr. RossThe following table shows the percentage increases in sea freight rates and sea passenger fares put into effect by David MacBrayne Ltd. since 1950:
§ Mr. RossAfter seeking the advice of the Highland Transport Board, I have now approved the County Council's proposals for this jetty. It is expected that the work will commence this year.