§ Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans his Department has to encourage the utilisation of the peat resources of the Highlands and Islands.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellA survey of all major peat deposits has been carried out and the results have been published, but it has not so far proved possible to find any large-scale use for this peat which would be economic. The Highlands and Islands Development Board is, however, continuing to investigate possibilities.