§ Mr. ÖpikTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what measures his Department has taken to assist the UK timber industry since May 1997; and if he will make a statement. [77202]
§ Mr. MacdonaldScottish Office support to assist the timber industry in Scotland is channelled through the Enterprise Network. I have asked the Chairmen of Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise to write to the hon. Member.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.