§ Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with Edinburgh district council about building an opera house/theatre in Edinburgh; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Allan StewartMy right hon. Friend has received no formal approach from Edinburgh district council. In response to a request from the leader of the council, I have offered a preliminary indication of the Government's likely position; if the district council were to put forward any formal proposals these would be carefully considered.