§ 47. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to make a statement on the plan for expansion of the Borders commissioned by him from Edinburgh University.
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§ Mr. RossI have asked local authorities in the Borders, and the Borders Economic Consultative Group, to let me have their views on the consultants' Report by 31st July. Further consultation will no doubt be needed, and this will be carried out as quickly as possible.
§ Mr. Monroasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what further discussions he will have before implementing the recommendations of Central Borders: A Plan for Expansion.
§ Mr. RossI would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles (Mr. David Steel).
§ Mr. Monroasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will commission a planning and economic survey into those parts of the Western Borders which have been omitted from Central Borders: A Plan for Expansion.
§ Mr. RossI have asked the Borders Economic Consultative Group to include, in its consideration of the Consultants' Report on the Central Borders, the implications of the Report's proposals for all parts of its area—including the Langholm district.