asked the Minister of Transport, what representations have been made to him by the local people concerning the action of the owner of the pier at Lamlash; what offers they have made for repairing the pier; and, in view of the local and tourist traffic rendering the pier so necessary to the people of Lamlash, if he will make a statement.

The only representations which my right hon. Friend has received have been made by the Secretary of the Parliamentary Committee of the Co-operative Congress. My right hon. Friend has received no offers for the repair of the pier, which is a matter for the trustees responsible for the undertaking.