§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the role his Department is playing in pursuing policies for the development of Hunterston.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellFollowing the public inquiry in 1969–70 I approved the zoning of the land at Hunterston for industrial use—including an ore terminal—and indicated that I would call in any planning applications in respect of this area for my own decision. I have now before me specific applications in respect of the Britsh Steel Corporation's proposed ore terminal and stockyards and the ORSI—Eurosider consortium's proposed oil refinery and steel plants. The Hunterston Development Company and its consultants are aware of these proposals and are taking them into consideration. The Scottish Office is contributing to the cost of their study, which should be completed very shortly.