§ 30. Mr. Wallaceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received on the European Commission's proposals for an agricultural development programme for the Scottish islands; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MacKayMy right hon. and learned Friend and my noble Friend the Minister of State have received a number of representations, including those from the hon. Gentleman, encouraging the Government to look favourably on the European Commission's recently-published proposals for the Scottish islands, excluding the Western Isles.
Our evaluation of the proposals which the Commission has tabled, and to which I referred in my written reply to the hon. Gentleman of 13 January, at column 482, is still proceeding.