§ Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he proposes to meet the National Farmers Union of Scotland to discuss the agricultural development programme.
§ Mr. YoungerEarlier this year the National Farmers Union of Scotland asked me to meet it and representatives of the appropriate regional and islands councils, to discuss the possibility of an agricultural development programme for the Highlands and Islands. As these organisations are aware, I have undertaken to convene such a meeting once I have considered the implications of such a programme and discussed them with my colleagues.