§ Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make money available to enable local tourist associations in the Highlands to continue their information services, put in jeojardy by the withdrawal of the special Highlands area grant of £15,000 to the Scottish Tourist Board, during the coming season or until such time as the proposed Highland Development Board is able to assume such responsibility.
§ Mr. RossI have before me a recent request from the Scottish Tourist Board for a special grant to help local tourist176W associations. I shall write to the hon. Member when I have reached a decision on it.