Written question asked by Baroness Michie of Gallanach (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 14 December 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 December 1998. It was answered by Calum Macdonald (Labour) on Thursday, 17 December 1998 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will take steps to compensate owners of vehicles which are forced to use the Tarbert-Portavadie ferry service when the A83 is closed for repair during weekends in February and March 1999.

Answer: Mrs. Ray Michie: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to compensate owners of vehicles which are forced to use the Tarbert-Portavadie ferry service when the A83 is closed for repair during weekends in February and March 1999. [64263] Mr. Macdonald: The legal position that compensation is not payable in such cases is well established but, in view of the difficulties that the closures will cause in this particular instance, the option of providing a temporarily enhanced ferry service is being considered.

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