§ Sir Patrick McNair-WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what progress he has made in recovering moneys paid to Messrs Kynoch of Keith by the Scottish Development Agency and Scottish Enterprise, following that firm's withdrawal from Scotland; [8180]
(2) what at constant prices is the amount of Scottish Enterprise's investment in Messrs Kynoch of Keith; and what is its current value. [8181]
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 9 January 1996]: Scottish Enterprise's investment in Kynoch Group plc, formerly G and G Kynoch plc, is an operational matter within the delegated authority of Scottish Enterprise. I have asked the chairman to write to the hon. Member.