§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will appoint a member to the Highlands and Islands Development Board who is both a Gaelic speaker and a resident of a Gaelic-speaking area.
§ Mr. Ross:Members are chosen for their general suitability and not on a representative basis. The Board's Consultative Council contains several representatives who speak Gaelic and reside in Gaelic-speaking areas.