HC Deb 24 February 1965 vol 707 cc101-2W
54. Mr. Doig

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he will appoint the members of the Highland Development Board.

Mr. Willis

When Parliament has made statutory provision for this purpose.

56. Mr. Small

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now make a further statement on the setting up of the Highland Development Board; and what will be its terms of reference.

57. Mr. Malcolm MacMillan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now announce the terms of reference for the Highland Development Board.

Mr. Willis

The Highland Development (Scotland) Bill now before the House provides for the establishment of a Highland Development Board with the general function of preparing, concerting, promoting, assisting and undertaking measures for the economic and social development of the Highlands and Islands.