§ Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that sections of the first report of the Highlands and Islands Development Board were published in the Press three days before the official release of the report; if he will make an inquiry into the circumstances leading to this; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossYes. I have already made careful inquiries into the matter in consultation with the Board and others concerned. My inquiries indicate that all the normal security arrangements were observed, but they have not brought to light the source of the leakage.