HC Deb 10 May 1967 vol 746 cc229-30W
Mr. Maclennan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will make a statement about the final report of the Highland Transport Board.

Mr. Ross

The report will be published on Wednesday, 17th May. I should like to pay tribute to the thorough manner in which the Board has undertaken its review of all forms of transport in the Highlands and Islands. I am making a careful study of the report, and shall have full regard to any comments made on its recommendations by local authorities and other interests. I shall also consult my right hon. Friends the President of the Board of Trade and the Minister of Transport about the recommendations which affect their fields of responsibility. Transport matters will continue to be kept under review by the Highlands and Islands Development Board and the Transport Committee of the Scottish Economic Planning Council in consultation with the other bodies concerned.