§ Mr. KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what further consultations are planned and by what methods, with the following involved in or affected by the recent adverse weather conditions in the Scottish Highlands(a) Highland regional council, Inverness district council, Ross and Cromarty district council, (b) riparian landowners and tenant farmers in the Conon valley and residents in Conon Bridge, (c) the North of Scotland Hydro Electric Board and (d) the British Waterways Board.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy noble Friend the Minister of State visited areas affected by flooding on346W Wednesday 8 February, and met a number of local representatives at that time. Reports have been requested from the North of Scotland Hydro Electric Board, Highland regional council and Inverness district council and we are in touch with the British Waterways Board. We are preparing a report on the River Conon floodbank arrangements and will be discussing proposals with those affected. Further consultations will be undertaken with interested parties as and when appropriate.