HC Deb 05 March 1987 vol 111 cc659-60W
Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the distribution points in the parliamentary constituency of Greenock and Port Glasgow where European Economic Community surplus butter is made available for pensioners to collect; and if he will give the quantity of butter so far distributed in Greenock and Port Glasgow.

Mr. John MacKay

In Greenock and Port Glasgow the Salvation Army and Women's Royal Voluntary Service are co-ordinating arrangements for the distribution of free intervention butter to those persons whom the charities consider are eligible, including many pensioners.

I understand that there are 10 distribution points:

  • Port Glasgow Salvation Army Hall
  • Gibbshill Community Centre, Greenock
  • Greenock Salvation Army Citadel
  • Greenock East Salvation Army Hall
  • Medical Aid Home, Greenock
  • Mariners Home, Greenock
  • Mearns Centre, Greenock
  • Octavia Tenants' Association, Greenock
  • Fewster House, Greenock
  • Salvation Army Inverclyde Centre, Greenock
Approximately 10 tonnes of butter had been distributed up to 28 February.