§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he plans to meet representatives of Aberdeen Harbour Board to discuss delay in the construction of the new fish market: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Hugh D. BrownI am aware that Aberdeen Harbour Board is facing a number of difficulties, engineering and financial, in connection with its fish market reconstruction scheme. The offer of Government grant at the rate of 60 per cent. for improvements for the benefit of the fishing industry remains open, and my Department is ready to have further discussions with the board on the detailed technical issues outstanding.