HC Deb 09 February 1972 vol 830 cc375-7W
65. Mr. Brewis

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what emergency action will be taken to repair the pier at Isle of Whithorn and protect the inhabitants from the next high tide; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Repairs to the pier are the responsibility of the owners,

ment, and the estimated cost of the projects.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

pursuant to his reply, OFFICIAL REPORT, 2nd February, 1972, c. 421–22

The following table gives details by city and county area—except in the case of expenditure by water boards—of the £60 million of work approved between July and December under the special programme of additional works to relieve unemployment.

the Isle of Whithorn Harbour Company. Any coast protection measures which may be needed are a matter for Wigtown County Council. As an emergency measure the County Council are arranging for sandbag barricades to protect premises fronting the harbour, and they are also consulting the Army authorities about possible assistance. An engineer from my Department visited the area on 7th February and took part in discussions. I will write to my hon. Friend when I have the further views of the County Council.