HC Deb 05 December 1977 vol 940 cc578-9W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if he will list the docks and harbours for which his Department is responsible; and if he will state his capital expenditure programme in respect of each;

(2) if he will publish a list showing the harbours in Scotland which are the responsibility of local authorities and which are the responsibility of his Department; and if he will list for each any planned programme of capital expenditure.

Mr. Gregor MacKenzie

My right hon. Friend is responsible as harbour authority for Peterhead Bay and Uig Harbours. Capital expenditure is at present programmed only for Peterhead Bay Harbour, as follows:

1977–78 —£2.9 million
1978–79 —£1.7 million
1979–80 —£0.2 million
1980–81 —£0.2 million
1981–82 —£0.2 million

Information about the numerous local authority piers and harbours is not readily available.

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