§ 59 and 74. Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) whether he can now state the date of publication of the report of the Highlands and Islands Committee of the Scottish National Development Council;
(2) whether he will introduce legislation to assist Highland reconstruction by setting up a Highland Development Board with power to acquire land, fishing, and other sporting rights, to control waterpower development, and conduct afforestation, agriculture, and research, with financial powers and special funds?
§ Mr. ColvilleAs stated in the reply which I gave to the hon. Member on 1st November, I am informed that the report 1496 of the Highlands and Islands Sub-Committee of the Scottish Development Council will be available about the beginning of next month. As he will appreciate, the terms of that report will require very careful study by the various departments concerned. I am not in a position to make any further statement at present.