§ 51. Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will seek powers to treat the sea routes to the Scottish islands on the same basis as trunk roads on the mainland—that is, bearing all capital costs on the Exchequer.
§ Mr. William RossI am reviewing the question of financial support for shipping 161W services to the islands, principally in relation to the Scottish Transport Group's subsidiary shipping companies, and will make a statement as soon as possible.