§ 2. Mr. MacCormickasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make an official visit to the Argyll islands.
§ The Minister of State, Scottish Office (Mr. Gregor MacKenzie)My right hon. Friend has no plans for a visit at present.
§ Mr. MacCormickBearing in mind the Minister's reply, is he aware that in the islands of my constituency there is much feeling about the closure of Scofisco, upon which not only the people who work in them depend but also, to some extent, the fishermen? Is there any chance of action being taken to alleviate the situation?
§ Mr. MacKenzieI am aware of the general concern about the jobs of the people who work for the processing 415 plants and of the fishermen both in Argyll and Tarbert. I am given to understand now that the Scottish Development Agency is having discussions with the receiver and with the Highlands and Islands Board on the possibility of maintaining these operations.