§ Mr. Maclennanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will consider providing a non-commercial scheme for 267W artificial insemination of livestock in North and West Sutherland; and what consideration he is giving to the need to improve livestock in areas of the crofting counties where a commercial artificial insemination service cannot be operated.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellBecause of limited demand and operational difficulties, it would not be practicable to provide a scheme on these lines in North and West Sutherland. My Department already operates a number of schemes for the improvement of livestock in areas where AI is not available.