§ Mr. Alasdair Mackenzieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that there is concern in the village of Saltburn, on the outskirts of Invergordon, at the prospect of the village being evacuated by the Highlands and Islands Development Board in order to facilitate the establishment of a chemical complex; whether he will ensure that the residents have an opportunity to object to their removal; and what plans he is making for their rehousing.
§ Mr. RossI am aware of the possibilities referred to, but the Government have as yet no firm proposal before them, and 175W the statement made by the Highlands and Islands Development Board at Dingwall on 18th January shows that, while investigations are certainly proceeding, the Board is not yet in a position to arrange for such a firm proposal to be put forward. Any forecast about changes at Saltburn or at any other part of this area is therefore only speculative at this stage. The last part of the Question does not arise.