§ 76. Mr. Youngerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is taking action to encourage the establishment of caravan sites and picnic places in suitable places for tourist visitors, with appropriate facilities.
§ Mr. RossThe provision of caravan sites is essentially a matter for local 287W authorities, the Caravan Club and commercial interests. Suitable projects which are designed to meet tourist needs can be considered for financial assistance under the Countryside (Scotland) Act, 1967, as also can schemes for providing picnic places. Local planning authorities, acting where appropriate in concert with the Countryside Commission for Scotland, are primarily responsible for ensuring that particular attention is paid to amenity.
§ Mr. Monroasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what grants will be made available to caravan sites in 1969–70 for the provision of catering facilities and toilet and cloakroom facilities, respectively.
§ Mr. RossSuch facilities can be considered for grant under either Section 7 or Section 67 of the Countryside (Scotland) Act, 1967.
§ Mr. Youngerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he is taking to ensure that there are adequate caravan sites in Scotland before the summer of 1969 and that they do not detract from the scenery or local amenities.