§ Mr. Maclennanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why the Highlands and Islands Development Board has not proposed to build advance factories in the county of Sutherland; and if lie will issue a directive to the board to do so.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellI understand that although the board has no proposal at present for siting an advance factory in Sutherland, it is keeping this possibility under review. The board is also considering the possibility of locating in Sutherland one of two advance workshops, which it intends to lease to smaller manufacturing businesses with growth potential. Decisions on locations for advance factories are primarily for the board to take, and I would not wish to alter this.