Hydro-Electricity Scheme, Laidon

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 15 January 1964.

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Photo of Mr William Ross Mr William Ross , Kilmarnock 12:00, 15 January 1964

Yes, but surely, is notthe position not only unsatisfactory but also really incredible, bearing in mind that this was one of the subjects which was supposed to be dealt with by the Mackenzie Committee, and secondly, that it was a subject which was supposed to be dealt with in discussions between the two boards in order to guide the Secretary of State? Now, for the first time, we have this unprecedented position of a scheme to which there is no objection being subjected to a public inquiry. Why does the right hon. Gentleman not take the decision himself? Has he received any representations from the local Member of Parliament about this, or has he discussed it with him?