§ Mr. George Y. Mackieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the anomalous position regarding the new lime subsidy scheme, which penalises lime quarries in the Highlands as against English producers; and if he will take steps to correct this.
§ Mr. WillisMy right hon. Friend has no evidence that this is generally the case. There is some disadvantage in a few localities more than 100 miles from the quarries concerned and near to depots handling lime transported in bulk from England. The point will be kept in mind when the operation of the scheme is reviewed early next year.