§ Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give assistance similar to that recently provided for three shipping companies serving the Scottish Islands to other companies trading regularly with the islands.
§ Mr. YoungerDuring the debate on the undertakings with Shetland Line, Hay and Company and Glenlight Shipping Ltd, on 19 January—[Vol. 997, c. 108-127]—my hon. Friend emphasised that it was the Government's purpose to assist the users of services to the Islands and not to assist any particular company. It has been made clear to interested companies and to the General Council of British Shipping that it is open to any company which feels that it has services eligible for assistance under the Highlands and Islands Shipping Services Act 1960 to approach me to have its case considered.