§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the powers delegated to the recently announced members of the Oil Development Council; and how often they will meet.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThe Oil Development Council for Scotland has been established to advise the Government on all aspects of oil development which affect Scotland. As an advisory body, no executive powers have bean delegated to it. It is too early to estimate the frequency of meetings of the council and committees which it may set up. Its first meeting will be held on 29th June.