§ Mr. Maclennanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy on the future of the Scottish Country Industries Development Trust in the Highlands and Islands; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ross:The Highlands and Islands Development Board is undertaking most of the services previously provided by Scottish Country Industries Development Trust in its area, but S.C.I.D.T. will continue certain of its services in the Highlands, including its itinerant instruction in welding, weaving, wrought iron work and woodwork, its craft advisory service, and such other specialist services as the Board may require from time to time.