§ Mr. GrahamTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will meet Strathclyde regional council to discuss the provision of additional funding to ensure that the railway tunnel at Port Matilda, Gourock, Renfrewshire, remains open; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 22 July 1991]: My right hon. Friend has received no request from Strathclyde regional council to discuss the provision of additional funding in connection with the railway tunnel at Fort Matilda. The Scottish Office were however represented at the site meeting on 2 July arranged by the Strathclyde passenger transport executive. The Government are aware of the problems concerning the condition of the tunnel, but this is a matter for Strathclyde regional council and British Rail in the first instance.
§ Mr. GrahamTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what grants his Department intends to make available for the renovation of the Wemyss Bay railway station.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 22 July 1991]: No application for historic buildings repair grant assistance for repairs to Wemyss Bay railway station has been received by Historic Scotland and until such an application is received and processed, it is impossible to say what, if any, grant may be offered.