HC Deb 22 February 1994 vol 238 c185W
Mr. Maclennan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what technical appraisal his officials have tnade of the condition of the north and south piers of the Wick river basin; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Hector Monro

The condition of the north and south piers at the Wick river basin is a matter for Wick harbour trust. I understand that the trust's consultants appraised the piers in question and that their report is being considered by the trust.

Mr. Maclennan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to assist Wick harbour trust to protect riparian property owners on the Wick river from structural damage due to the threatened collapse of two piers; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Hector Monro

Any remedial work to prevent the collapse of the piers is a matter for Wick harbour trust. Central Government assistance for the harbour at Wick is confined to the fishery interest. Protection of property is the owner's responsibility.

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