§ Mr. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland on what date he expects to complete his consideration of the Dumfries and Galloway regional council's application for listed building consent in respect of the council's proposals for the Stranraer town centre development; and on what date he expects to reply to the council on this matter.
§ Mr. Gregor MacKenzieA number of points require further examination and my Department is arranging a meeting of interested parties in order to promote an early decision.