§ Sir J. Gilmourasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many representations he has received from local tourist associations in Scotland about the composition of the Scottish Tourist Board; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossI have received such representations from two local tourist associations.
The Scottish Tourist Board is an independent non-statutory body whose constitution, like that of other companies limited by guarantee, is regulated by its Articles of Association. I consider that the Board, as recently reconstituted, should prove to be an effective executive body, representative of important interests directly concerned with the Scottish tourist industry.