§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why in his appointments to the membership of the Islands committee of inquiry he has not appointed someone currently involved in the trade unions or the co-operative movement in Scotland.
§ Mr. YoungerIn appointing members to the Islands committee of inquiry, I have in particular sought individuals with knowledge and expertise in those subjects which have been of greatest interest and concern to the islanders in their representations to the Government. In the event, although none is currently involved in the trade unions or the co-operative movement in Scotland, one member—Mr. Anderson—has had past experience of both spheres of activity.