§ Mr. KynochTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is in a position to announce the Government's decision on the future of the Scottish agricultural wages board.
§ Sir Hector MonroFollowing the Government's review of the Scottish agricultural wages board initiated last year, and taking account of the views expressed during the consultation period, we have concluded that the board should continue to operate within the existing statutory framework. A further review of the board will take place in 1998.