§ 9. Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received regarding the conduct of car treasure hunts organised in aid of local charities; if he will relax his regulations on this matter; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. MabonThe only representations my right hon. Friend has received have been from the hon. Gentleman himself and concurrently from the hon. Member for Aberdeenshire, East (Mr. Wolrige-Gordon). My right hon. Friend proposes to keep under review, with advice from the Motor Rallies Advisory Committee, the possibility of relaxing the regulations.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithWill the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that the conditions necessary to control car treasure hunts in the urban south do not necessarily apply to rural areas in Scotland? Does not he admit that the present Regulations are a totally unjustified imposition on local charities and, indeed, on a lot of innocent pleasure in these areas? Will he do something to relax them?
§ Dr. MabonThese points are bound to be taken up by the four very distinguished Scottish Members who serve on the Motor Rallies Advisory Committee when they are being put not only to my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport but also to my right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Wales and the Secretary of State for Scotland.