HC Deb 12 March 1969 vol 779 cc286-7W
76. Mr. Younger

asked 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. Ross

The provision of caravan sites is essentially a matter for local 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. Monro

asked 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. Ross

Such facilities can be considered for grant under either Section 7 or Section 67 of the Countryside (Scotland) Act, 1967.

Mr. Younger

asked 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.

Mr. Ross

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to his similar Question today.

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