HC Deb 24 June 1968 vol 767 cc13-4W
Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make inquiries into the circumstances in which the report prepared for the Highlands and Islands Development Board by the Jack Holmes Planning Group was disclosed to the Glasgow Herald on 14th June, when the report was not due to be officially released until a Press conference in Inverness on 18th June; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ross

Arrangements for the publication of this report were a matter for the Board and it is for them to make inquiries if they think it necessary.