HC Deb 19 April 1973 vol 855 cc202-3W
Mr. Maclennan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland why he has authorised the proposals for increasing the rates for fishing and other vessels using Scrabster Harbour; what consultations he had with the Highlands and Islands Development Board about the impact of these increased rates on activity at Scrabster Harbour; and if he will review his decision.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

It is not for me to authorise increases in charges by the Scrabster Harbour Trust, but I have drawn it to the attention of the trust that these increases appear to be contrary to the provisions of the Counter-Inflation (Temporary Provisions) Act 1972.