§ Mr. Kennedyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has considered the report of the Highland Development League regarding the Government's proposals for the improvement of Scottish agriculture and the report of the Highland Economic Committee calling for revision of afforestation policy as operated in the Highlands; and if he is in a position to say when these reports will be followed by legislation?
§ Mr. ColvilleThe report on the Highlands and Islands, together with the views expressed on it by local authorities and other bodies, including the Highland Development League, is receiving my consideration in consultation with the Departments concerned. I am not yet, however, in a position to make any statement.