§ 73. Mr. HENDERSON STEWARTasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the Scottish National Development Council, in pursuance of its policy to expand the sales of Scottish goods in all parts of the world, has arranged for Scottish displays at the forthcoming exhibitions at Johannesburg and Toronto; that the cost of these displays, which will include goods from the Special Areas in Scotland, will be considerable; and whether it is intended to make a grant out of the Special Areas Fund for this purpose?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEThe reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the rest of the question, I am advised that the Special Areas Act does not authorise the assistance of any measures outside Scotland, England and Wales.
Mr. STEWARTIn view of the fact that one of the principal duties of the Special Commissioner is to expand the sale of Scottish goods throughout the world, should not power be given him to make such a grant?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEIt is not within his powers to spend money outside the countries I mentioned.
Mr. STEWARTWill not the hon. and gallant Gentleman take steps to obtain powers for the commission to do this most important work?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEI cannot give any such undertaking without notice.