§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made with the scheme for provision of a jetty in the Isle of Vatersay; and if he will explain the delays over several years with this project.
§ Mr. RossFollowing discussion with my Department, Inverness County Council is now considering the extension and widening of the existing slipway at Vatersay instead of a new jetty; and last month submitted proposals for test bores which are now being examined by the Department.
Progress on the improvement of landing facilities at Vatersay were delayed 331W until last year mainly, I understand, because of the County Council's shortage of engineering staff; and since then by the need to consider its proposals in the light of the recommendations of the Highland Transport Board.