§ Mr. Macleanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent the Scottish Office has responsibility, financial or otherwise, for the appointment of the Honourable Robert Bruce, who has been announced as an investigator into the possibilities of light industries being established in Scotland after the war?
Mr. Johnston:I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply of 30th January on this subject. It will be seen that the investigation in question relates solely to the Highlands. The Scottish Development Council, on whose behalf the investigation is being made, are solely responsible for the arrangements and for meeting any costs involved, but I am in the fullest sympathy with the object of the inquiry and the Department concerned will render it all possible cooperation and assistance.