§ 31. Mr. JAMES REIDasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he has taken, or proposes to take, for preserving Scottish records and making them available for research purposes?
§ Sir G. COLLINSThe matter is receiving consideration. Perhaps my hon. Friend will repeat his question in a few weeks' time, when I hope to be able to give him further information.
§ Mr. REIDCan the right hon. Gentleman assure the House that the national records are at least being preserved from decay?
§ Sir G. COLLINSI understand that sufficient care is being taken of these records at the moment.