§ 41. Mr. M. MacMILLANasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he intends to visit the Islands and Highlands of Scotland for the purpose of investigating the distress prevailing in these areas or, if not, whether he will send deputies for this purpose; and, failing this, whether he will have a commission set up for the purpose and publish a report?
§ Sir G. COLLINSThe condition of the Highlands and Islands is kept constantly under the most careful observation, and I can assure the hon. Member that I shall continue to take every opportunity of acquainting myself with it at first hand.
§ Mr. MacMILLANIs the right hon. Gentleman prepared to set up such a commission as is asked for in the last part of my question?
§ Sir G. COLLINSNot at the moment, at any rate.
Mr. DAVIDSONMay I ask from what source the right hon. Gentleman receives 2592 reports regarding the Highlands and Islands?
§ Sir G. COLLINSWe have many channels of information. We have the very best information.